
Candidates for the government of Santa Catarina, Gelson Merísio, João Rodrigues and Jorginho Mello, went to the polls this Sunday morning in different cities in the state to exercise their right to vote.
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Candidates for the government of Santa Catarina participate in the electoral process.
Gelson Merísio voted at around 10 am at the Caixa Econômica Federal Staff Association, in Florianópolis. He was accompanied by his daughter.
"Now, the voter can, based on the campaign's election, make a decision that allows us to have a second round and in the second round we have more space to deepen the debate," he said.
João Rodrigues voted at around 10 am at the Zélia Scharf school, in Chapecó, in the West. He was accompanied by family and supporters.
"Regardless of what happens, and I have the expectation that there will be a second round, the second round is another election. We came with a purpose, a purpose to work for the people of Santa Catarina", he said.
Jorginho Mello voted at around 9:30 am at the Melo e Alvim Basic Education School, in Herval D'Oeste, in the West. He was accompanied by his sister, advisors and supporters.
"It's harvest time: whoever plants, reaps. Society recognizes what we did, we have good approval. The expectation is to win and win well, including in the first round", he said.

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