Brazil 2026 Elections: TSE issues voter guidelines and candidate warnings FAST-MOVING

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [○ 1 SOURCE] The TSE is implementing new requirements for electoral research registration, demanding more methodological detail.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Voters must present an official photo ID or the e-Título app with a photo to vote. www.gazetaweb.com · ocp.news · ocorreio.com.br
• [DISPUTED] The e-Título app can be downloaded on the actual days of voting for the 2026 elections. www.jardimnoticias.com.br · portal.rbnfm.com.br · unitv.com.br · araguaiabrusque.com.br
• [● 4 SOURCES] Biometric registration is not a requirement for already registered voters to participate in the election. www.gazetaweb.com · ocorreio.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] Voters cannot be arrested or detained from five days before the first round until 48 hours after voting, except in cases of flagrante delicto. ojornaldaregiao.com.br · www.sonoticias.com.br
• [● 3 SOURCES] 59% of Brazilian voters have not yet decided on a candidate for the Senate. www.metro1.com.br · jornaldoradialista.com.br · oantagonista.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] The voting sequence is: federal deputy, state deputy, two senators, governor, and president. portaln10.com.br · ocorreio.com.br
• [● 3 SOURCES] 59% of Brazilians have not yet decided on a candidate for the Senate. www.metro1.com.br · jornaldoradialista.com.br · oantagonista.com.br
• [● 3 SOURCES] 57% of voters have not yet decided on a candidate for federal deputy. www.metro1.com.br · jornaldoradialista.com.br · oantagonista.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] Votes cast for candidates whose registration was denied, canceled, or revoked may be annulled, even if their names appear on the electronic ballot. www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] The fine for an unjustified absence is R$ 3.51 per voting round. www.gp1.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] Voters unable to attend the polls can justify their absence via the e-Título app or at a justification desk. www.gp1.com.br