Brazil prepares for 2026 elections with 158 million voters

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• [● 4 SOURCES] Institutes must describe the represented population, confidence level, and maximum expected margin of error. www.dgabc.com.br
• [● 4 SOURCES] Kássio Nunes Marques, president of the TSE, implemented changes to the electoral research registration system. www.dgabc.com.br
• [● 4 SOURCES] The changes follow meetings between Minister Kássio Nunes Marques and research institute representatives in July 2026. www.dgabc.com.br
• [● 4 SOURCES] Institutes are required to provide information regarding the order of questions presented to respondents. www.dgabc.com.br
• [● 4 SOURCES] The updates aim to increase transparency and methodological detail without creating new legal obligations. www.dgabc.com.br
• [● 4 SOURCES] Research institutes must now report if they used audio, video, or images during interviews. www.dgabc.com.br
• [● 3 SOURCES] Ten candidates are running for the government of the Federal District in 2026. www.acessa.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Voters are protected from arrest or detention from September 29 until October 6, except in cases of flagrante delicto.
• [● 2 SOURCES] The TSE maintained the rejection of José Roberto Arruda's candidacy for the Federal District government.
• [● 13 SOURCES] Electronic voting machines require 4 digits for federal deputies, 5 for state deputies, 3 for senators, and 2 for governor and president.
• [● 30 SOURCES] The first round of the 2026 elections will take place on October 4. www.acessa.com · sidneysilva.com.br · amazonianarede.com.br · redehoje.com.br · gazetanoticias.com · +2 more
• [● 13 SOURCES] Voters can choose up to six candidates in the first round.