President of the TSE warns about repression of threats and guides voters for the first round of elections

The president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), minister Kassio Nunes Marques, stated this Saturday (3), in a statement on national radio and television, that threats, harassment or attempts to interfere with the voter's will will be repressed during the first round of elections, this Sunday (4).

In his speech, Nunes Marques stated that election day is the "day of freedom to vote" and appealed to candidates and supporters to respect the voters' decision.

"Threats, harassment or attempts to interfere with the voter's will, in any form, will be promptly repressed," he stated.

The minister also asked for attention to the information shared on the eve of the vote. According to him, in case of doubt, voters should resort to official Electoral Court channels and verify information before sharing it.

The president of the TSE also stated that voting is a fundamental right and the "main instrument of participation in public life". According to Nunes Marques, the decision "belongs exclusively to those who vote".

Security and inspection of polls

In his speech, Nunes Marques stated that the electronic voting machine has been part of the Brazilian electoral experience for 30 years and said that the system brings together security, transparency and auditability mechanisms.

One of the measures announced for this election is the invitation to the last two voters eligible to vote in each section to follow the closing of voting.

They will receive a ballot box with the votes recorded in that section. The document will have a QR Code that allows you to check the result using the BU na Mão app, according to the speech.

The minister also highlighted the Your Vote Matters Program, created to search for people with disabilities or reduced mobility and registered members of remote communities, including indigenous peoples, quilombolas and traditional communities, at home.

Glue paper and cell phone outside the cabin

Nunes Marques recommended that voters write down the names and numbers of their candidates on a sheet of paper before attending the polling station. According to him, the measure helps to ensure the desired vote and reduce voting time.

The president of the TSE also recalled that electronic devices, including cell phones, cannot be taken to the voting booth.

Schedule and documents

The first round will be held this Sunday (4). Voting begins at 8am and ends at 5pm, Brasília time, simultaneously across the country. Due to different time zones, the time varies in the local times of some states.

To vote, you must present an official document with a photo. Among the documents accepted are ID, CNH, work card, passport, reservist certificate and professional cards recognized by law. It is also possible to use the e-Título as an identification document if the application displays the voter's photograph. A paper voter registration card is not mandatory.

In his speech, Nunes Marques reinforced the request for voters to attend the polling station with an identification document with a photo and, preferably, with the paper electoral form already filled out.

See the voting order

This year, each voter will have six votes for five positions, as two senators will be chosen. The order in the ballot box will be:

federal deputy, with four numbers;

state or district deputy, with five numbers;

first senator, with three numbers;

second senator, with three numbers;

governor, with two numbers;

President of the Republic, with two numbers.

At the end of his speech, Nunes Marques once again called on Brazilians to go to the polls this Sunday.

Electronic ballot box elections woman — Photo: Superior Electoral Court/TSE