Elections 2026: rules for voting day and how to report irregularities

Voting day for the 2026 Elections is approaching and voters can also help monitor compliance with electoral rules. On Sunday (4), the date of the first round, candidates and parties will not be able to campaign or try to convince voters to vote for a specific candidate.

Among the practices prohibited by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) are exiting the polls, distributing holy cards, approaching voters, rallies, motorcades and marches. The use of loudspeakers and sound amplifiers is also prohibited on voting day.

Individual and silent expression of political preference is permitted. Voters can, for example, wear a sticker, pin, flag or t-shirt related to their preferred candidacy, as long as there is no collective demonstration.

What is prohibited on voting day?

On Sunday (4), during voting, it is prohibited:

make an exit;

ask for votes or try to convince voters;

distribute saints or other advertising materials;

hold rallies or motorcades;

use speakers or sound amplifiers;

make a collective or noisy demonstration;

approach, entice or use persuasion methods to influence voters;

form organized groups to promote applications.

Carrying out exit polls and other conduct provided for in the legislation may constitute an electoral crime, with a penalty of imprisonment and a fine. The recommendations are valid for candidates and voters.

What can still be done before the election?

Advertising deadlines end on different dates, depending on the type of action.

Paid advertising in newspapers and magazines: can be published until Friday (2).

Walks, motorcades, marches and distribution of graphic material: can take place until 10pm on Saturday (3), the day before voting.

Speakers and amplifiers: can be used until 10pm on Saturday (3), within the rules established by the Electoral Court.

The Electoral Court allows voters to express their political preferences individually and silently.

It is allowed to use:

stickers;

brooches;

flags;

t-shirts;

other similar adornments.

Advertising on the internet

On election day, the publication of new electoral propaganda content and the promotion of content on internet applications provided for by legislation are prohibited.

Previously published content, however, may remain available.

How to report irregularities?

Voters can report possible irregularities related to electoral propaganda through the Pardal app, from the Electoral Court.

The Federal Police also opened a reporting channel for electoral crimes in Amazonas. The service works via WhatsApp, via text messages only, at (92) 98629-8862.

The tool allows you to register the complaint and send information such as location, description of the incident, photos, videos, audios or links that can help in analyzing the case. Complaints are forwarded to the Electoral Public Ministry.

Complaints about electoral crimes can also be forwarded to the competent authorities, such as the police and the Electoral Public Ministry.

Elections 2026; electronic voting machine; voting — Photo: Aline Costa/TV TEM