Chamber approves change and end of free electoral advertising
The decision takes place on the last day allowed for electoral propaganda on radio and television before the first round of the 2026 Elections.
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The Chamber of Deputies approved the change in a symbolic vote marking the end of free electoral advertising on radio and television for the first round of the 2026 Elections, which takes place this Sunday.
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Why It Matters
Free electoral advertising on radio and television began on August 28, according to the calendar of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).
The change was approved by deputies in a symbolic vote proposed by the Board of Directors. The decision occurs because this Thursday is the last day allowed for free electoral advertising on radio and television before the first round of the 2026 Elections, scheduled for Sunday (4).
According to the calendar of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), free electoral advertising on radio and television ends this Thursday, three days before the vote.
Election hours began on August 28 and, since then, candidates for positions in dispute have had space reserved to present proposals and ask voters for votes.
The rule applies to free advertising for the first round. As of this Friday (2), new insertions of the free election schedule cannot be broadcast on radio and television.
In addition to being the last day of free election hours on radio and TV, it also ends the period for holding rallies and using fixed sound systems, subject to electoral rules. The date also marks the last day for radio and television debates, which can last until 7am on October 2nd.
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