85-year-old woman with two amputated legs votes for the first time in São José dos Campos

Elderly Maria Lúcia Reginato, 85 years old, was one of the thousands of people who went to the polls this Sunday morning (4) in São José dos Campos.

A wheelchair user, she suffered a stroke in 2025 and had to have both legs amputated. Born in Três Corações (MG), she votes for the first time in the city of José.

In an interview with Rede Vanguarda, she said that she does not give up her right to vote and that it is good to be aware of the election.

"It's very good for us to be aware and participate in the election. We're part of it. And we can't miss it, right? Of course. As long as I have a head, as long as I'm thinking, I make a point of coming and voting," said the retired teacher.

Maria Lúcia Reginato, 85 years old, voted in São José dos Campos — Photo: Lucas Nanini/g1

She went to Escola Natural Vivência, in Vale dos Pinheiros, in São José, accompanied by her niece, Luciene Reginato Chagas, who explained that the family was worried about her aunt's move.

"Even though she had both legs amputated, when she came [to live in São José], we were very concerned about maintaining her citizenship and autonomy in her choice, since she is a conscious, oriented person", he said.

"And then she asked to transfer the title, so she could vote. She's saying: 'I'm inaugurating my title'", he added.