How to Justify an Absence in Brazil’s 2026 Elections: Deadlines and Official Options

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Election-day justification has specific rules

A voter who is outside the municipality where they are registered may justify the absence on election day. Electoral Justice provides e-Título and physical justification options depending on local organization. In the app, geolocation is used to verify that the voter is outside the voting municipality.

On election day, e-Título follows voting hours

For voters in Brazil, election-day justification through e-Título is available during voting hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brasília time. Under the official procedure, evidence of the reason is not required for a valid same-day justification. Each missed round must be handled separately.

After the election, supporting evidence is required

A voter who neither votes nor justifies on election day may submit a request later through e-Título, online electoral services, or an electoral office. At that stage, documentation supporting the stated reason is required. For the October 4 first round, the TSE lists December 3, 2026 as the deadline.

Each round is handled separately

A justification applies only to the specific round missed. If a voter is absent from both the first and a possible second round, separate justifications are necessary. The second round is scheduled for October 25, 2026 where applicable, with the TSE listing January 8, 2027 as the later justification deadline.

Keep the protocol and follow the request

For post-election requests, keep the protocol number and track the status through official channels. Submitting a request does not necessarily mean automatic approval when evidence is reviewed. Questions should be directed to official Electoral Justice services or the voter’s electoral office.