Voter ID. Disclosure/TSE The number of voters who declare themselves indigenous and quilombola increased in Campinas (SP) between the 2024 and 2026 elections, according to data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). Among indigenous people, the growth was 178%, with the total increasing from 77 to 214 people. Among the quilombolas, the increase was 64%, with an increase from 64 to 105 voters. Despite the increase, the two groups still represent a small portion of the city's electorate. The total number of voters fell in Campinas: there were 884,726 in 2024, a number that rose to 870,672 in 2026. ? Join the g1 Campinas channel on WhatsApp The numbers, however, do not necessarily reflect the entire indigenous and quilombola population eligible to vote in Campinas, as a significant portion of voters did not report this data to the Electoral Court. In 2024, the percentage of those who did not fill out this registration information was 93.86% of the electorate. This year, the number fell but remained high, reaching 85.62%. Indigenous electorate almost triples In 2024, Campinas registered 77 self-declared indigenous voters, equivalent to 0.01% of the electorate. Two years later, the total jumped to 214 indigenous voters. As a result, participation rose to 0.02% of the municipality's electorate. The addition of 137 people represents an increase of approximately 178% in the number of registered indigenous voters in the city. For the indigenous leader and director of the EtnoCidade organization, Lu Ahamy Myrym, from the Mbya people, the increase is related to the work to strengthen indigenous identity and the encouragement for people to self-declare in official registers. "There is still, unfortunately, within a large metropolis like Campinas, a big problem in relation to fear, the fear of declaring oneself, the fear of being who one is. Unfortunately, prejudice, racism and discrimination are very present", he stated. According to the leadership, the number registered by the Electoral Court is still far from the existing indigenous population in the municipality. "This number of 214 is very small given the number of indigenous people we have here in Campinas. I hope that many more will declare themselves," he said. She also highlighted that Campinas has a diverse indigenous population: "Today, Campinas has 96 ethnicities and almost 30 different languages. So, the diversity is very great." Number of quilombolas also increases Among voters who declared belonging to quilombola communities, growth was also registered, although at a slower pace. In 2024, there were 64 quilombola voters in Campinas, representing 0.01% of the municipal electorate. In 2026, the total increased to 105 voters. The increase was 41 people, which represents an increase of around 64% compared to the previous election. Despite the increase, the group's participation remained at 0.01% of the total electorate. For Nanansy Camila, leader of Quilombo Iracema in Campinas, the growth in declarations may be linked to the work carried out by social movements, cultural collectives and traditional communities to strengthen the identity of indigenous, quilombola and Afro-indigenous people. "I believe that the increase is the result of some social agendas that communities and cultural spaces have been carrying out, this work of awareness, self-esteem, of reaffirming the positive aspects of the black community, the quilombola community and the Afro-indigenous community", he stated. According to her, many people end up not identifying themselves as members of traditional communities because they have lost cultural ties over time. "From the moment we stop being ashamed, that we recognize our power, our beauty, and that spaces are working on these issues, giving more visibility to cultural issues, it becomes easier for people to declare themselves", he said. For the quilombola leadership, the Electoral Court numbers may not reflect the real size of these populations in the city. "I believe the number is higher, but this rupture of cultural and community ties ends up distancing the imagination of people's cultural identity," he stated. Elections 2026 Elections 2026: deadline to request a vote in transit is August 20 In addition to the president and vice-president, voters will choose: 27 governors and 27 vice-governors; 513 federal deputies; 54 senators (equivalent to two-thirds of the Senate); 1,035 state deputies; 24 district deputies. The first round will be on October 4th. If there is, the second round for majority positions, such as president and governor, will take place on October 25th. Mandatory voting In Brazil, voting is mandatory for those over 18 years of age and optional for illiterates, young people aged 16 and 17 and those over 70 years of age. The person who is absent on election day has the following options: justify their absence in the e-Título application on election day, without needing to present any document; Whoever justifies it, within 60 days after the date of the claim, will not need to pay a fine. But you will have to fill out a form and deliver it to the electoral registry; After 60 days after the election date, a fine will be charged, per turn, for the voter to regularize their situation with the Electoral Court. The amount of punishment will be defined by the electoral judge. Understand: the TSE explains that the fine varies between a minimum of 3% and a maximum of 10% of the value of the calculation base, R$35.13. This amount can be increased by up to ten times, based on the voter's economic situation. Anyone who declares a state of poverty will be exempt from payment. Voters who fail to vote or justify their absence in three consecutive elections — considering each round an election — are prohibited from obtaining a passport and identity card, registering for a competition or test to occupy a public position and function, and also from being sworn in. VIDEOS: Everything about Campinas and the Region See more news about the region on the g1 Campinas page.