2026 Brazil Election Ballot Order: Understanding the Six Choices

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The ballot begins with proportional offices

The electronic ballot first asks for federal deputy and then state deputy, or district deputy in the Federal District. These seats are elected under Brazil’s proportional system. From a voter’s perspective, the practical step is to enter the intended number, review the information shown on screen, and confirm only after checking it carefully.

Two separate Senate choices come next

In 2026, 54 Senate seats are being contested, two in each state and the Federal District. The electronic ballot therefore asks for a senator for the first seat and then a senator for the second seat. These are separate votes, making a correctly ordered paper note particularly useful.

Governor comes before president

After the two Senate choices, the ballot asks for governor and vice governor, followed by president and vice president. For executive tickets, a vote for the lead candidate also applies to the registered running mate on that ticket. Voters should review the screen before confirming.

A paper note reduces memory pressure

Six choices can be difficult to remember accurately. Brazil’s Electoral Justice encourages voters to bring a personal paper note listing candidate numbers in the same order as the ballot. This is especially practical because mobile phones cannot be carried into the voting booth.

The sequence is national, with one local naming difference

In the Federal District, the second office is district deputy rather than state deputy. Otherwise, the official sequence follows the national order established by the TSE. Official Electoral Justice channels remain the best place to confirm any operational updates.