Bolsonaro Barred From Voting in Brazil’s October Election
Bolsonaro barred from voting in Brazil's October election, as the STF suspended his political rights after his criminal conviction. The TSE confirmed the restriction in a note to Gazeta do Povo. The post Bolsonaro Barred From Voting in Brazil’s October Election appeared first on The Rio Times .
Jair Bolsonaro has been barred from voting in Brazil's October election due to a final criminal conviction. This restriction, confirmed by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) on August 21, 2026, follows the suspension of his political rights by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) after his criminal conviction became final. The voting ban is a consequence of the criminal conviction, not the 2023 electoral ruling.
While the TSE had declared him ineligible in 2023, that decision did not impact his right to vote. Bolsonaro was convicted in a criminal action related to the 'núcleo 1' of the coup plot and sentenced to 27 years and 3 months. The STF suspended his political rights on November 25, 2025, automatically under article 15, III of the Federal Constitution.
This suspension affects his ability to vote, be a candidate, join a party, and hold positions requiring active electoral capacity, lasting as long as the sentence's effects. The TSE, Brazil's Superior Electoral Court, recorded the suspension in Bolsonaro's voter registration but did not issue the decision. The 2023 ruling only prohibited him from running for office, while the 2025 order suspended his active electoral capacity, including the right to vote.
Consequently, Bolsonaro will not participate in the 2026 presidential election, which takes place on October 4, 2026. His personal suspension does not extend to his family, party, or supporters.
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