Do abstaining voters hold the key to Brazil’s 2026 presidential election?
Summary
A large number of Brazilian voters are not taking part in this year's presidential election, with about 21% abstaining in the first round, the highest since 1998. Some voters, like Larissa Campelo, choose not to vote as a form of protest because they feel no candidate deserves their vote. These non-voters could influence the outcome of the close presidential run-off happening soon.Key Facts
- Voting is required for most adults in Brazil, but many still choose not to vote.
- In the first round of the 2026 presidential election, 21% of voters abstained from voting.
- This is the highest abstention rate for a general election in Brazil since 1998.
- Some voters abstain as a protest because they do not support any candidate.
- Larissa Campelo is one example of a voter who regrets previous votes and now refuses to choose any candidate.
- The presidential run-off election is expected to be one of the closest in Brazil’s history.
- Politicians may try to win over the large number of abstaining voters to secure victory.
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