More than 5 million voters in Goiás must follow the rules of the Electoral Court in this Sunday's elections (4). The election defines new political representatives.
The use of cell phones is prohibited in the voting booth. On the other hand, the Electoral Court authorizes taking a slip with the candidates' numbers.
Voting takes place from 8am to 5pm. To vote, you must present an official document with a photo, but biometrics are not mandatory for regular titles.
Voters should check their voting locations in advance, as some sections in Goiás have undergone definitive or temporary changes for this election.
The more than 5 million voters in Goiás who must go to the polls to choose their candidates in this Sunday's elections (4) must pay attention to the rules of the Electoral Court. According to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), some practices are prohibited and may even constitute an electoral crime, while others are authorized by law.
One of the main guidelines highlighted by TRE-GO is the ban on the use of cell phones in the voting booth. Voters can take their cell phones to their polling station, but when voting, the device must be left in a location indicated by the poll workers.
Other prohibited actions are:
exit poll (electoral crime);
use of loudspeakers and sound amplifiers (electoral crime);
holding rallies or motorcades (electoral crime);
crowds of people in standardized clothing.
What is allowed:
wear candidate pins;
paste candidate stickers;
carry flags;
wear candidate t-shirts.
Electronic ballot box — Photo: TSE
The Electoral Court authorizes and also encourages voters to take a slip with the numbers of their candidates on voting day. In the case of the dispute for the Government of Goiás, the voter can check the candidate's number on the list prepared by g1 Goiás.
In relation to voter transport, according to electoral legislation, the public authorities have the duty to offer free collective means, both urban and inter-municipal, on voting days. And with the same frequency as a working day.
Candidates and parties are prohibited from offering transportation and food to voters. The practice constitutes an electoral crime.
Voting time
Voting hours, in all sections, will be from 8 am to 5 pm (Brasília time), as well as in other states and the Federal District. Voters will be able to vote for their candidates for the following positions, in this order:
federal deputy;
state deputy;
senator (first vacancy);
senator (second vacancy);
governor and lieutenant governor;
president and vice-president of the Republic.
To vote, you must present an official document with a photo, such as:
Identity card (RG);
passport;
work card;
e-title with photo.
According to the Voter's Manual, prepared by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), if the voter has their regular registration card, they can vote even if they do not have their biometrics registered.
Voting locations
It is important that voters do not leave polling locations until the last minute. The list of sections in Goiás is available through the following channels:
e-Título application;
Electoral Justice portal;
electoral registry responsible for the municipality.
In the case of the TSE portal, the polling location can be consulted by accessing this link. Then click on "Where to vote" and fill in the fields with the necessary data. If you prefer to look for the electoral registry in your city, click here to check the address. According to TRE-GO, all will be open this Sunday.
For these elections, some voting sections in Goiás had changes of location, either for a temporary transfer due to renovation or a permanent change in location. TRE-GO consolidated the list of all zones and the respective sections that are in different locations from the last election. The complete list can be consulted here.
