Brazil Reinforces Electoral Campaign Rules Ahead of 2026 Election's Second Round

As Brazil prepares for the second round of its 2026 elections scheduled for October 25, the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) has underscored the electoral campaign regulations mandated by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). These rules strictly prohibit electoral propaganda on public properties such as lighting poles, traffic signs, bridges, bus stops, trees, gardens, walls, fences, and construction barriers. This is in accordance with Article 37 of Law No. 9.504/1997 and TSE Resolution No. 23.610/2019. Campaigning is also banned in public and private workplaces, holding those who permit it accountable. The only exception allows movable banners along public roads, provided they do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle flow. The UFSC emphasized that these measures aim to preserve democratic values and ensure respectful, diverse public debate. Violations of these rules should be reported to the Electoral Justice, the official authority overseeing the election process. This reinforcement comes amid an extended electoral period due to the second round, aiming to maintain fairness and transparency in Brazil’s democratic process.