Election for IFPB rector takes place this Wednesday (23); see where and how to vote
More than 16 thousand people are eligible to vote in choosing the new rector. Three candidates are in the running for the position.
Quick Look
- The election to choose the new rector of the Federal Institute of Paraíba (IFPB) and directors of 14 campuses takes place this Wednesday (23).
- More than 16 thousand voters participate in voting by paper ballots.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The election chooses the new rector and directors of 14 campuses of the Federal Institute of Paraíba every four years.
The election for rector of IFPB and directors of 14 campuses takes place this Wednesday (23). Paper voting takes place from 8am to 8pm.
16,836 voters are eligible, including students, teachers and civil servants. Each of the 3 segments has an equal weight of 1/3 in the choice.
The preliminary result should be released this Wednesday (23). If there is a second round, the new vote will take place on October 7th.
The election to choose the new rector of the Federal Institute of Paraíba (IFPB) takes place this Wednesday (23). Voting will take place from 8 am to 8 pm, using paper ballots, in all units of the institution.
In addition to the position of rector, the election also defines the general directors of 14 IFPB campuses. The consultation process with the academic community takes place every four years.
The elected rector will assume the rectorship between 2026 and 2030. Three candidates are competing for the position.
Nicácio Lopes, former dean of the institution between 2014 and 2018
Neilor César, current dean of Education at IFPB
David Lobão, trade unionist
Students, teachers and technical-administrative employees can participate in the election for rector of the IFPB. Are eligible to vote:
15,028 students
1,019 teachers
789 technical-administrative employees in education
The institution also published lists with the names of voters eligible to vote.
Each segment of the academic community will have a weight of 1/3 in the vote. Thus, students, teachers and technical-administrative employees have equal participation in the choice.
Voting will be held from 8 am to 8 pm this Wednesday (23), in all IFPB units.
Voting will be done using paper ballots. According to the IFPB, the electronic voting machines will not be used because the Regional Electoral Court of Paraíba (TRE-PB) will not be able to lend the equipment, due to the national elections.
After voting ends, the Central Electoral Commission will forward the final report to the IFPB Superior Council for approval and subsequent forwarding to the Ministry of Education, responsible for the procedures for appointing the new rector.
The preliminary result should be released on Wednesday night (23). The official result is scheduled for the following day.
If there is a second round for the position of rector, a new vote will be held on October 7th, between the two candidates with the most votes in the first round.
The new general directors of the campuses will be appointed by the new rector.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Preliminary results announced this Wednesday.
Very likely · Within hours
Possible second round on October 7th if necessary.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who will be the winner of the election?
- Will there be a second round?
