Therapist Tânia Andrade, 62 years old, has a faithful companion in the elections. She makes a point of always going to vote with her dog Nick. This Sunday (4), the two were at the Álvaro Guião school, in São Carlos (SP).
According to Tânia, the voting was quick and smooth, without any problems. “It was very calm and without any problems”, he reported.
Voters can individually express their political preference during voting, using a candidate t-shirt, cap, sticker or pin, as long as the demonstration is silent.
The formation of a group of people with standardized identification can be considered electoral propaganda.
In the voting booth, cell phones or any recording equipment are not allowed. The guideline is to prepare a slip of paper with the candidate numbers before entering the booth.
The couple Gabriel Natal Coutinho, 23 years old, programmer, and Julia Martins Inacarato, 20, student, vote together at the Álvaro Guião State School, in São Carlos. The place is close to their residence, and they take advantage of the morning to vote, when the movement is usually lower.
According to Gabriel, the vote was quick. "It was very peaceful. We usually come in the morning because it's much more empty. Today it didn't even take 20 minutes, it was exactly what we expected." told.
Brazilian voters will make six choices at the polls for the 2026 Elections, this Sunday (4). The voting order is as follows: First, vote for federal deputy (four digits); Next, it's time to vote for state or district deputy, in the case of DF (five digits); Next, the screen appears to vote for the first vacancy for senator (three digits); As soon as the ballot box tallies this vote, the voter votes again for senator (three digits); Next, choose the governor of your state (two digits); And, finally, he votes for President of the Republic (two digits).
Antonio Augusto Baio, 77, and Dulcineia Baio, 75, vote at the Álvaro Guião State School, in São Carlos. The couple has already tested other voting locations, but reports that all schools have accessibility problems. At Álvaro Guião, Antonio faces some difficulties on this issue, but the two chose to continue voting in the place due to their affective memory: they both studied and also taught at the institution for years.
Retired Valdete Borges, 66 years old, lives in Campinas, but voted this morning at Escola Estadual Dr. Álvaro Guião, in São Carlos. The retiree says he travels to every election to see his family and ensure their participation in the polls. "I insist on voting because I want to elect my candidate," he said.
One of those responsible for organizing the vote at the Álvaro Guião school, Pedro Top Junior explained that one of the biggest problems in voting this morning is the instability of the e-Título application, which has delayed voters who arrive without their document number. "The system goes offline, or it crashes," he reported.
Judicial assistant Renilce Reis, 53 years old, works as coordinator of accessibility and logistical support at a school in Araraquara (SP), during this Sunday's vote (4). She explained that people with disabilities must inform the electoral registry in advance to be directed to an accessible section. For those who were unable to make the change, the advice is to contact the team on site.
Voter Maria de Fátima, who uses a wheelchair, said she had a peaceful vote this Sunday (4), in Araraquara (SP). According to her, there was help from people there, who showed solidarity and willingness to help her during access to the polling station.
Two men were detained by the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) of Araras (SP) after being caught throwing candidate cards on the sidewalk of a school in the city center. The incident took place on Saturday night (3), at Escola Doutor Cesário Coimbra.
Student Túlio de Miranda, 24 years old, voted for the first time in São Carlos. Born in MG, he said he thought the organization of the Dr. Álvaro Guião State School was very well done.
Businessman Marco Antônio Almeida Brandão, 62 years old, faced difficulties getting to the polling place in Araraquara (SP) this Sunday (4) due to a fractured femur. He had to climb two flights of stairs and reported that access was difficult at the Bento de Abreu State School.
Retired auto electrician Orlando Marques Jr., 63 years old, chose the morning to vote in Araraquara (SP) this Sunday (4) to fulfill his obligation and have peace of mind to take care of his home activities. "We hope to improve the country. I would advise everyone to come and vote, do their part", he stated.
