Brazil's TSE Urges Voters to Confirm Updated Polling Locations Ahead of 2026 Election's Second Round

The Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE) has issued a critical advisory for Brazilian voters to verify the addresses of their polling stations in advance of the second round of the 2026 elections. As of October 19, 2026, over 550 polling stations nationwide have experienced location changes, primarily due to damage caused by severe weather conditions such as strong rains and winds that have impaired accessibility and electrical systems. Voters can confirm their updated voting locations through the TSE official website or the e-Título mobile application.

Deputy Linda Brasil (Psol), speaking at the Sergipe Legislative Assembly on October 20, also highlighted these electoral changes, urging citizens to check for any modifications in their voting sections. She noted that in Sergipe, the Tribunal Regional Eleitoral (TRE) continues to assess potential changes, reinforcing the importance of voter awareness.

In addition to election updates, Brasil raised concerns about the Colégio Estadual Cícero Bezerra, where students have endured inadequate ventilation and non-functional air conditioning since the school year's start. She committed to demanding immediate action from the State Secretary of Education to address these school infrastructure issues.

Brasil concluded her session by paying tribute to the late musician Tonho Baixinho, who passed away at 74. Recognized for his notable contributions to Sergipe's musical culture, she requested a moment of silence in his honor, sentiments echoed by Deputy Garibalde Mendonça.

With voting location adjustments affecting hundreds of electorates, authorities emphasize voter vigilance to ensure a smooth election process amid ongoing local challenges.