96-year-old poll worker takes part in elections in Praia Grande
Quick Look
- Hermenegildo Pereira Netto, 96 years old, worked as a poll worker in this Sunday's elections in Praia Grande, on the coast of São Paulo.
- He has served as a vote receiver since 1989 and was already the oldest poll worker in the state in 2022, highlighting his contribution to democracy and his desire to join Guinness.
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Why It Matters
Hermenegildo Pereira Netto has worked as a poll worker since 1989 in a section of electoral zone 406, in Praia Grande. After retiring as a real estate agent at the age of 84, he dedicated himself to reading and electoral work.
At 96 years old, Hermenegildo Pereira dos Santos participates once again in the elections this Sunday (4), in Praia Grande. — Photo: Ailton Alves/g1
Hermenegildo Pereira Netto, 96 years old, worked once again as a poll worker in this election. He has been receiving votes since 1989, in a section of electoral zone 406, in Praia Grande, on the coast of São Paulo.
The elderly man worked as a real estate agent until he was 84 years old. After retiring, he decided to focus solely on his passion for reading and his role as a poll worker at the Bopeva State School, in the Cidade Ocian neighborhood.
In an interview with TV Tribuna, a Globo affiliate, Hermenegildo said that he thought about stopping participating in the elections in 2022, but ended up continuing to work as a poll worker. He highlighted that he always participates in meetings to be aware of changes.
"I think we should participate as long as we can. In my case, I'm already old, but I can still contribute to democracy, which is the important thing," said Hermenegildo.
Hermenegildo Pereira Netto, aged 96, was the oldest poll worker in the state of SP in the 2022 Elections — Photo: Reproduction/ TV Tribuna
Book of records
The teaching unit has approximately 3,400 voters and 17 sessions.
The elderly man is so loved in the electoral zone that he has even received a certificate from the registry office staff for his responsible and transparent work. In 2022, he was the oldest poll worker in the State of São Paulo.
"I like to collaborate. Have you ever thought if no one wanted to work? I want to go to the Guinness [book of records]", said the elderly man at the time.
Remember Hermenegildo's participation in the 2022 elections:
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Open Questions
- How many elections has he participated in as a poll worker?
- Does he intend to continue beyond the 2024 elections?
