Brazil prepares for 2026 elections amid campaign irregularities

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

• [● 4 SOURCES] Senate candidates are identified by three-digit numbers. es1.com.br · gazetanoticias.com
• [● 4 SOURCES] If a voter selects the same candidate twice for the Senate, the second vote will be considered null. es1.com.br · gazetanoticias.com
• [● 4 SOURCES] In the 2026 elections, voters will elect two senators per state and the Federal District. es1.com.br · gazetanoticias.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] A total of 54 senators will be elected in the 2026 cycle. es1.com.br · gazetanoticias.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] Voters cannot vote for a candidate from a different state than where they are registered. es1.com.br · gazetanoticias.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] In Paraíba, 10 candidates are competing for the two available Senate seats.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Voting in Acre will take place from 6h to 15h local time to align with Brasília time. portalacre.com.br
• [DISPUTED] The e-Título app can be downloaded and activated on election day. smartnewsglobal.com · leiaecocentral.com.br · paranaempresarial.com.br
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Voters outside their municipality can justify their absence using the e-Título app. vtvnews.com.br
• [○ 1 SOURCE] TRE-RR announced address changes for 50 voting locations in Boa Vista and 10 municipalities in Roraima. amazoniaonline.com.br
• [● 9 SOURCES] The TSE has received 51,395 reports of irregular campaigning via the Pardal app since the start of the 2026 campaign. portaldiarioderondonia.com · fatopaulista.com.br · gazetaderondonia.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · +3 more
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Voting in Acre will occur from 6:00 to 15:00 local time to align with Brasília time. portalacre.com.br