The number of elderly voters grows for the 2026 elections The number of voters aged up to 18 years old fell in Piracicaba (SP), from 2022 to this year's election. On the other hand, there was an increase in the number of voters aged 60 or over eligible to vote in the October elections. The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) released, this Monday (20), the profile of the electorate that goes to the polls to elect president, governors, senators, federal, state and district deputies. In Piracicaba, the total number of voters reached 310,331, an amount that represents an increase of 1.06% compared to the last general elections, when the city had 307,053 voters. Click here to follow the g1 Piracicaba channel on WhatsApp The first round of this year's elections will be on October 4th. The second round is scheduled for October 25th. According to the TSE, in 2022, among young people aged 16 to 18, there were 6,183 voters in Piracicaba. In 2026, this number fell to 3,988, which means a drop of 35.5%. The electorate aged 60 and over, in turn, was 73,614 four years ago. In 2026, this group increased to 84,329, representing an increase of 14.5%. ? Voters aged 16 to 18 2022: 6,183 2026: 3,988 Variation: drop of 35.5% ? Voters aged 60 and over 2022: 73,614 2026: 84,329 Variation: increase of 14.5% Voter registration TRE/Reproduction More women The state of São Paulo as a whole, responsible for the largest electoral college in the country, saw the number of voters fall from 34,667,793 in 2022, to 34,104,226, in 2026. The total is mostly made up of women and the age group with the largest number of possible participants is 16 to 24 years old. Below, see the distribution by gender and age group in the state: Female: 18.1 million (53.25%) Male: 15.9 million (46.72%) Not informed: 10.5 thousand (0.03%) Age group 16 to 24 years: 3.6 million (10.68%) 40 to 44 years: 3.4 million (10.22%) 45 to 49 years old: 3.3 million (9.92%) 35 to 39 years old: 3.2 million (9.5%) Elections in Piracicaba Antonio Trivelin/g1 Elections 2026 In addition to the president and vice-president, voters will choose governor, vice-governor, federal deputy, senator and state deputy. 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. 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. ? The TSE explains that the fine varies between a minimum of 3% and a maximum of 10% of the calculation base value, 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. Electronic ballot box Tânia Rêgo/Agência Brasil VIDEOS: everything about Piracicaba and the region See more news about the region at g1 Piracicaba