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Brazil 2026 general elections: second round preparations

Overview

Following the first round of general elections on October 4, 2026, where Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) led Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) with 50.41% to approximately 41-42%, Brazil is preparing for a second-round runoff on October 25.

Technical preparations for the runoff are underway. In Goiás, the TRE-GO began its media generation process on October 10, recording voter lists and candidate details onto storage devices that are subsequently sealed in numbered envelopes. In Bahia, the TRE-BA is scheduled to begin its media generation and system recording process on October 13, a procedure subject to auditing by the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), and political parties.

Legal protections for candidates remain active. Under the Brazilian Electoral Code, presidential candidates and several gubernatorial candidates (in Acre, Amazonas, Distrito Federal, Espírito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte, and Tocantins) are protected from arrest or detention until October 27, except in cases of flagrante delicto.

Regarding logistics, the deadline for ‘voto em trânsito’ (transit voting) has passed; voters must have applied between July 20 and August 20 to vote away from their registered domicile. However, voters who missed the first round remain eligible to vote on October 25 if their registration is regular. In Sergipe, the TRE-SE has reopened applications for the ‘Seu Voto Importa’ program for voters with disabilities until October 16.

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Tribunal Superior Eleitoral · Brazil · Brasil · E-Título · Justiça Eleitoral

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  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil TSE details five voting scenarios for 2026 second round

    The TSE has outlined five voting scenarios for Brazil's 2026 second-round elections, involving varying combinations of presidential, gubernatorial, and mayoral votes, plus local plebiscites.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brazil implements candidate arrest protections for 2026 second round

    Brazil's electoral rules now protect second-round candidates from arrest until October 27, while the TRE-MT confirms the deadline for transit voting has passed.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil electoral courts prepare voting machines for second round

    Electoral courts in Bahia and Goiás have started preparing electronic voting machines for the 2026 General Elections second round, including media generation and data loading.

  4. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Brazil electoral courts issue voting logistics updates

    Brazilian electoral courts have issued updates for the 2026 second round: Alagoas has closed transit voting requests, while Sergipe has reopened free transport applications for voters with disabilities.

  5. [POLITICS] 72 sources
    Eduardo Riedel and Raquel Lyra re-elected as governors in Brazil

    Eduardo Riedel (PP) and Raquel Lyra (PSD) were re-elected as governors of Mato Grosso do Sul and Pernambuco, respectively, in the first round of the 2026 elections. Zucco (PL) won in Rio Grande do Sul.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil Supreme Court mandates free data access for voters

    Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that voters will have free mobile data access to e-Título and fact-checking sites during the 2026 elections to ensure access to information and combat disinformation.

  7. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brazil election activities: police scrutiny in Recife and regional campaign conclusions

    Brazilian political activity intensifies ahead of elections, marked by reports of police scrutiny of specific voters in Recife and various final campaign mobilizations across São Paulo and Sergipe.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil receives international observers for general elections

    Over 140 international and national observers, including delegations from the OAS and EU, are arriving in Brazil to monitor the integrity and logistics of the upcoming general elections.

  9. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazil public defenders launch election observation and protection missions

    Brazilian public defenders are launching observation missions and duty shifts to monitor the 2026 elections, protect voter rights, and combat political violence and fraud.

  10. [POLITICS] 343 sources
    Brazil prepares for 2026 general elections

    Brazil prepares for the 2026 general elections on October 4. Key preparations include deploying security forces, distributing voting machines, and implementing guidelines to ensure a secure and orderly vote.

  11. [POLITICS] 228 sources
    Brazil prepares for 2026 elections amid campaign irregularities

    Brazil's TSE reports over 51,000 irregular campaign complaints via the Pardal app ahead of the 2026 elections. Voters are advised on e-Título updates, voting hours, and strict prohibitions on electronic devices

  12. [POLITICS] 20 sources
    University of Lisbon hosts largest overseas polling site for 2026 Brazilian elections

    Nearly 919,000 Brazilians abroad are eligible to vote in the 2026 elections, with the University of Lisbon serving as the largest overseas polling site. Logistics and distance remain key drivers of abstention.

  13. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Brazil focuses on elderly voter engagement and education

    Brazilian electoral authorities and President Lula are focusing on elderly voter engagement through training programs and motivational appeals ahead of upcoming elections.

  14. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Brazil's Superior Electoral Court approves international election observers

    Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has approved several international missions, including the EU and OAS, to observe upcoming elections, while denying requests from two other organizations.

  15. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazilian police coordinate security planning for upcoming elections

    Brazilian police and electoral authorities are coordinating security plans for upcoming elections, focusing on operational readiness and preventing violence near polling stations.

  16. [POLITICS] 120 sources
    Brazil 2026 Elections: TSE issues voting guidelines and e-Título updates

    Brazil's TSE has released guidelines for the 2026 elections, including new e-Título app rules, polling location warnings, and strict prohibitions on electronic devices in voting booths.

  17. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brazil electoral authorities issue guidelines for 2026 poll workers

    Brazilian electoral authorities are coordinating poll worker training and logistics for the 2026 elections, including mandatory training in Nova Olímpia and Pix registration for allowances in São Paulo.

  18. [POLITICS] 42 sources
    Brazil electoral courts begin preparing voting machines for 2026 elections

    Brazilian electoral courts have begun preparing electronic voting machines for the 2026 elections, implementing security measures like network isolation and satellite transmission for remote areas.

  19. [POLITICS] 44 sources
    Brazil 2026 elections: logistical preparations and new voting rules

    Brazil is preparing for the 2026 elections with new rules banning electronic devices in voting booths, satellite-based result transmission in remote areas, and major logistical distributions of voting machines.

  20. [POLITICS] 88 sources
    Brazil TSE updates e-Título app and processes 2026 election candidacies

    Brazil's TSE has processed 99% of 2026 election candidacy requests, rejecting 1,200. The e-Título app now sends official alerts to combat disinformation, and candidates gain temporary arrest immunity.

  21. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Brazil electoral courts advance 2026 election preparations

    Brazil's electoral courts are preparing for the 2026 elections by generating voting machine media, processing candidate registrations, and managing legal challenges to candidacies across several states.

  22. [POLITICS] 46 sources
    Brazil electoral accessibility: Free transport deadline for voters

    The Brazilian TSE’s ‘Seu Voto Importa’ program offers free special transportation for voters with disabilities or reduced mobility. The deadline to request service for the first round of elections is September

  23. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil: Voting rights and registration for homeless populations

    Brazilian law guarantees voting rights for all citizens, including those experiencing homelessness, through flexible electoral domicile rules and judicial policies ensuring access to identification.

  24. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Brazil expands election accessibility for voters with disabilities

    Brazil is expanding accessibility for the 2026 elections through free specialized transport for voters with disabilities and ongoing legislative debates to ensure full democratic inclusion.

  25. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil 2026 elections: Labor rights and company regulations

    Guidelines for the 2026 Brazilian elections detail labor rights, including mandatory time off for voting and special paid leave for poll workers, while prohibiting electoral harassment at work.

  26. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil electoral polling: Methodology shifts and 2026 data aggregation

    The Inteligov platform has consolidated 470 electoral polls for Brazil's 2026 elections, while scrutiny grows over methodological changes in Instituto Veritá's polling in Minas Gerais.

  27. [POLITICS] 38 sources
    Brazil prepares for 2026 General Elections

    Brazil prepares for the 2026 General Elections on October 4, implementing new AI-deception bans, expanded accessibility for two million voters with disabilities, and specific weapon transport restrictions.

  28. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Brazil Electoral Court launches accessibility program for 2026 elections

    Brazil's Electoral Court has launched the ‘Seu Voto Importa’ program, offering free transport and accessible voting machines for voters with disabilities in the 2026 elections.

  29. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazil updates e-Título app for 2026 election procedures

    Brazil's e-Título app has been updated for the 2026 elections, allowing voters to justify absences via geolocation and providing guidance on required photo identification for polling stations.

  30. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazil electoral updates: propaganda rules and polling changes

    Brazilian electoral authorities in Ubatuba and Limeira have issued updates regarding the 2026 elections, including rules on campaign propaganda and changes to local polling station locations.

  31. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Brazil intensifies preparations for 2026 elections

    Brazilian electoral authorities are intensifying preparations for the 2026 elections, focusing on poll worker appointments, training programs, and voter guidance regarding polling station changes.

  32. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Brazil 2026 elections: roles of senators and deputies

    Ahead of Brazil's 2026 elections, voters will select senators and deputies responsible for lawmaking and government oversight at both federal and state levels.

  33. [POLITICS] 53 sources
    Brazil electoral authorities set deadlines and tests for 2026 elections

    Brazil's electoral authorities have set an August 20 deadline for transit voting requests for the 2026 elections. Preparations include poll worker training and system tests to ensure voting security.

  34. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Brazil election deadline for transit voting ends Thursday

    The deadline for Brazilian voters to request transit voting for the 2026 elections ends on Thursday, August 20. The option allows temporary polling location changes in capitals and large cities.

  35. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Brazil: Deadline for 2026 transit voting set for August 20

    Brazilian voters must request transit voting by August 20, 2026, to vote outside their home municipalities during the general elections. Special provisions exist for safety and accessibility.

  36. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Brazil election deadline for transit voting set for August 20

    Brazilian voters have until August 20 to request transit voting for the 2026 elections, allowing them to vote in different cities for specific offices.

  37. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Brazil's 2026 electorate ages and becomes more educated

    Brazil's 2026 election will see 158.7 million voters, with seniors now 23.6 % and younger voters declining; in Venâncio Aires, education levels rose and illiteracy fell.

  38. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul loses 29,000 voters as election rolls shrink

    Rio Grande do Sul’s electorate fell by 156 000, with the Sinos region losing 29 200 voters, while Alto Taquari reports 158.7 million eligible voters and a 14% drop in youth turnout.

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