Nearly 1M Brazilians abroad eligible to vote in 2026 elections
Nearly 1 million Brazilians registered to vote abroad are eligible to vote in the 2026 elections. The Superior Electoral Court says 918,876 voters are registered in 134 countries, representing just over 0.5 percent of Brazil’s approximately 158.7 million eligible voters. Brazilians living abroad vote only for president and vice president. Notícias relacionadas: Brazilian army simulates cyber…
Almost one million Brazilians living abroad are eligible to participate in the 2026 Brazilian elections, according to the Superior Electoral Court. These voters are spread across 134 countries, representing approximately 0.5 percent of Brazil's total eligible voter population of around 158.7 million. Voting abroad only applies to presidential and vice-presidential races.
To cast their vote, Brazilians overseas must travel to polling stations set up primarily at Brazilian consulates and embassies, but may also be found in schools, hotels, and other locations. Victoria Duarte, a 30-year-old master's student in Ontario, Canada, is among these eligible voters. She chose to participate in the 2026 election to exercise her civic duty, despite living abroad.
The United States has the largest Brazilian voter population, followed by Portugal, Japan, Canada, and Germany. The majority of these voters are women (57 percent) and single individuals (52 percent). Voter demographics also show that 38 percent of overseas Brazilians have completed higher education, the highest among education levels.
If a voter is unable to cast their ballot on Election Day, they can justify their absence by voting at one of the international polling stations or using the e-Título app.
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