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Rio Grande do Norte election preparations

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In mid‑July 2026, Rio Grande do Norte’s Regional Electoral Court convened a public hearing on workplace electoral harassment, aiming to inform workers and employers about the broader legal definition of the crime and to encourage reporting ahead of the upcoming campaign. The hearing highlighted preventive measures and the role of unions, the Ministry of Labor, and hotlines in safeguarding democratic participation. A fortnight later, the ~~same~~ court began the logistical phase of election readiness, distributing more than 8,000 electronic voting machines to all 60 electoral zones across the state. The operation, scheduled for completion by mid‑August, involves functional testing, inspection, and hand‑over to local electoral offices, ensuring the equipment is ready for the first round of voting on 4 October. On 28 July, the TRE‑RN accelerated the rollout, delivering 8 325 voting machines via 13 transport routes that reached municipalities such as Mossoró, João Câmara, Assú, Caicó, Currais Novos, Pau dos Ferros, Nova Cruz, Acari and Touros. Each unit undergoes functional testing and technical inspection at the Centre of Operations in Natal; after delivery, local offices conduct post‑transport verification. The court also notified poll workers through its 0800 084 6464 hotline, mirroring similar convocation efforts in other states. These steps occur alongside federal police investigations of alleged electoral crimes nationwide and security briefings, reflecting a coordinated push to ensure a transparent election on 4 October.

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