According to the electoral calendar, this Sunday, October 6, marks the start of the first stage of Brazil’s municipal elections, where we will begin to decide positions such as mayor, deputy mayor and councillors. Then, if necessary, the second round is scheduled for the 27th of the same month.
So get your official photo ID ready to prove your identity and study which candidates will represent you in these elections. Check out the options for valid documentation to present at the polling station:
- Identity card (Registro Geral or RG) or social identity (in the case of trans people and transvestites);
- Passport;
- Reservist certificate (for men who have served in the military reserve);
- Work permit or professional card recognized by law;
- National Driver’s License (CNH).
Mayor of São Paulo: check out the list of candidates for 2024
A total of 10 politicians are running for mayor of the city of São Paulo. Check out the list below, in alphabetical order, and their respective ballot numbers:
- Altino Prazeres (PSTU) – 16
- Bebeto Haddad (DC) – 27
- Datena (PSDB) – 45
- Guilherme Boulos (PSOL) – 50
- João Pimenta (PCO) – 29
- Marina Helena (NOVO) – 30
- Pablo Marçal (PRTB) – 28
- Ricardo Nunes (MDB) – 15
- Ricardo Senese (UP) – 80
- Tabata Amaral (PSB) – 40
Research: the electoral scenario in São Paulo
According to the Quaest consultancy, the race for the position of Mayor of São Paulo is fierce and polarized between Ricardo Nunes, with 25% of voting intentions for the first round, Guilherme Boulos, with 23%, followed by Pablo Marçal, with 20%. In addition, 7% of those interviewed said they were undecided, and 9% said they would vote blank, null or did not intend to vote.
For the poll, 1,200 people aged 16 or over were interviewed in person in the capital between September 21 and 23. TV Globo commissioned this poll, which was filed with the Electoral Court. To access the full version, click here.