Brazilians who continue to have their “electoral domicile” (voting zone) in Brazil (which are the most common). Those residing abroad who still vote in Brazil can justify their absence as many times as necessary, but must not forget that failing to vote may result in the cancellation of their voter registration, leading to other problems. The justification receipt and/or proof must always be kept to avoid issues in the future. The voter must submit their justification 60 days after the election.
Those who do not justify their absence while in transit must regularize their electoral situation within 30 days of returning to Brazil. If more than 30 days pass, the voter will have to pay a fine. Those who do not justify remain in debt with the Electoral Justice and will be subject to restrictions, such as the electoral clearance receipt (even if the registration is in “regular” status) and the renewal of their Brazilian passport, which will prevent them from traveling. If the voter fails to justify 3 absences, their voter registration will be canceled and deleted after 6 years from the electoral register, keeping in mind that each round is considered an election. If the election has two rounds, the voter must justify their absence twice.
Brazilians who transferred their registration to the electoral domicile of the nearest Brazilian consulate to their residence (see address list at the end of this article) or to the diplomatic missions (embassies and representation offices of Brazil) in the countries where they reside, or even to the nearest diplomatic mission if there is no Brazilian diplomatic representation where the voter resides.
Brazilian birth and marriage certificates will not be accepted as a single identification document due to the lack of a photograph.
Identification documents issued by U.S. government agencies and any foreign entities, even if they have a photo, will also not be accepted.
In case of name discrepancies, the voter must present supplementary supporting documentation (such as divorce decree, marriage certificate, etc.).
Elections 2018:
– 2nd round: October 28 (Sunday): 8 AM to 5 PM (local time)
Electoral Situation – Questions and Answers
P: I don’t know my voter registration number or which polling station I should vote at. What should I do?
A: Knowing your polling station number in advance will avoid lines and expedite your voting! It’s simple! Both pieces of information can be found on the Superior Electoral Court website (www.tse.jus.br/eleitor/servicos/servicos-ao-eleitor). The voter can search by name or by voter registration number. The requested data (full name, date of birth, and mother’s name) must be filled out correctly, as it appears on the voter registration. Don’t forget to download the e-Título app on your smartphone! With it, you will have a digital version of your voter registration, allowing quick and easy access to information about your electoral situation and your polling location!
P: Can I vote in the USA with my voter registration, even if I haven’t transferred it abroad?
A: No. It is mandatory to transfer your voter registration to the Consulate-General in New York to be eligible to vote here. In election years, the activities of electoral offices (transfers, registrations, etc.) end a few months before voting. The legal deadline set by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) expired on May 9, and it is no longer possible to transfer the registration to New York in time to vote in October. The activities of the electoral office abroad will resume in November.
P: I will be in New York on election day. Can I vote in transit?
A: It is not possible to register for voting in transit at the Consulate. There is also no voting in transit at Brazilian Embassies abroad. In other words, voters domiciled in Brazil who are abroad on election days will not be able to register and will have to justify their absence later (by 12/06/2018 for absence in the first round, and by 12/27/2018, if the absence is related to the second round).
About the 2nd round:
Remember that those who did not vote in the 1st round of the elections will have to justify their absence from voting. Brazilian law defines that voting is mandatory for all Brazilians between 18 and 70 years old, even for those residing abroad. The justification must be requested by 12/06/2018 for absence in the 1st round, and by 12/27/2018, if the absence is related to the 2nd round. Remember: in addition to paying a fine, the voter who does not vote and does not justify their absence for three consecutive rounds will have their voter registration canceled and their CPF suspended!
Those who did not attend the voting in the 1st round on October 7 but will be able to participate in the 2nd round on October 28 (Sunday) can justify their absence in the 1st round and vote in the 2nd round without problems.
The voter who cannot attend on election day can only justify after the elections, respecting the deadlines mentioned above.
For more information on justifying absence from voting, visit the site: www.tse.jus.br/eleitor/servicos/justificativa-eleitoral/justificativa-eleitoral
General information for voters can be accessed at: www.tse.jus.br/eleitor/servicos/servicos-ao-eleitor
Where to vote:
• California:
– Los Angeles: 8484 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
– San Francisco: City College of San Francisco Mission Campus – 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
• Utah:
– Salt Lake City – Lumos Language School, 200 E 3900 S #1 Millcreek, UT 84107
• Florida:
– Miami: Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus, Building 3, 300 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33132
– Orlando: I-Drive Nascar – AMP Group – 5228 Vanguard St., Orlando, FL 32819
• Georgia:
– Atlanta: Two Alliance Center – 3560 Lenox Road NE P4 Level, Rooms A/B/C, Atlanta, GA 30326
• Massachusetts:
– Boston: Brighton High School – 25 Warren Street, Brighton – MA 02135
– Framingham: Nevins Hall Memorial Building – 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702
– Hyannis: Barnstable High School – 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
– Stoughton: Stoughton Council on Aging & Youth Commission – 110 Rockland Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
• New Hampshire:
– Nashua: Elm Street Middle School – 117 Elm Street, Nashua – NH 03060
• Illinois:
– Chicago: 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 825, Chicago, IL.
• Texas:
– Houston: Norris Conference Centers – 9990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 102, Houston, TX 77042
– Dallas: Classes annexed to the São Lucas Parish gymnasium – 1023 Schulze Drive, Irving, TX 75060
• Oregon:
– Oregon State Bar – 16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard, OR 97224
• Washington:
– Seattle: SpringHill Suites Hotel – Seattle Downtown – 1800 Yale Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
• Washington D.C.:
– The Capital Hilton – 1001 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
• Connecticut:
– Hartford: One Constitution Plaza (ground floor), Hartford, CT 06103
• New York:
– Manhattan: Julia Richman Education Complex – 300 East 68th Street, New York – NY 10065