The majority are women and are studying or have higher education: see the profile of the poll workers called up for the 2026 elections in Campinas

Voters talk to poll workers at a polling station at Faculdade Anhanguera, in Campinas, in the 2022 elections Thomaz Marostegan/g1 The poll workers called to work in the 2026 elections in Campinas (SP) are mostly made up of women and single people, who are studying or have already completed higher education. The data was released by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). In total, 10,116 people will act as poll workers in the city during the election, which has the first round scheduled for October 4th. The number is lower than that recorded in other national elections — understand the reduction below. ? Join the g1 Campinas channel on WhatsApp X-ray of poll workers in Campinas in the 2026 elections Total poll workers: 10,116; Female majority: 68.66% (6,946 poll workers); Largest age group: 40 to 44 years old (19.38% - 1,960 poll workers); Predominant level of education: completed higher education (48.43% - 4,899 poll workers) Predominant marital status: single (53.4% ??- 5,402 poll workers). Drop in the total number of poll workers According to data from the TSE, the number of poll workers called in Campinas has been falling in the last national elections. In 2018, 11,119 were called up, while in 2022 there were 10,155. This year 10,116 people were called to work. In an interview with EPTV, a broadcaster affiliated with TV Globo, the head of the city's electoral registry, Egle Prado, explained that there is currently the possibility of justifying the vote through the e-Título application. As a result, the TSE identified that there was no need to maintain a high number of people summoned to the justification tables. "The number of poll workers fell because the supply of tables exclusively for receiving justifications also decreased. And, yes, this happened because it is now possible to justify using a cell phone. For voters who are in another household, it is possible to make justifications by appearing in person at a polling station or using the e-Título app," said Egle. The court's data confirms the assessment of the head of the registry office. Those summoned to the voting tables fell from 1,441, in 2018, to just 36, in 2026. In 2022, there were 156. As for the voting tables, the number of poll workers continues to grow. "We reached a significant number of volunteers in this election. 85% of the poll workers in Campinas are volunteers, thanks to the population's willingness to participate in the elections, in this engagement that we have seen over the years. They have increased significantly", commented Egle. Women are the majority Two-thirds of the poll workers called up in Campinas are women. The female audience represents 68.66% of the total, or 6,946 people, while men are responsible for 31.33%, or 3,169. One person did not report their gender. From 35 to 49 years old: age group comprises 52% of poll workers. TSE data also shows that 52% of poll workers called up in the city are between 35 and 49 years old. The survey considers every five years, but the three are within this age range: 35 to 39 years: 1,458 (14.41% of the total) 40 to 44 years: 1,960 (19.38%) 45 to 49 years: 1,743 (17.23%) Completed higher education leads In terms of education, completed higher education leads among poll workers: there are 4,899, or 48.43%. The number of people who are attending college is also high: 1,083, or 10.71%. Together, these summoned correspond to 60.5% of the total (5,982 people). There is still a high number of poll workers with completed secondary education, which are 2,906 people (28.73% of the total). More than half are single More than half of the poll workers called in Campinas are single. The group corresponds to 5,402 people — therefore, 53.4%. Next come married people with 3,819 (37.17%). Responsibilities and benefits Headquarters of electoral offices in Campinas Reproduction/EPTV On election day, poll workers make up the Vote Receiving Table (MRV), which is made up of four people: the president, the 1st poll worker, the 2nd poll worker and the secretary. Among its responsibilities are: Opening and organization of the electoral section; Arrangement of furniture, urn and posters; Voting flow itself, with the qualification of voters to vote; Closing of voting; Recording of results; Issuance of investigation reports; Preparation of electoral station documentation. Furthermore, on voting day, the poll workers are the representatives of the Electoral Court in the sections. The work is voluntary and people are called up according to their registration with the TSE. The people called up have benefits, such as: Food allowance, worth R$65.00 per shift worked; Two days off for each day worked, without salary deduction, including when completing training, regardless of the modality (virtual or in-person); Additional hours in university courses; Tiebreaker in public tender; Half price at cinemas and theaters. The poll worker who does not attend may justify his absence. If the absence is not justified, the person called up is penalized: if he works in the private sector, the fine is up to one minimum wage; public servants are subject to salary suspension of up to 15 days. "The poll workers have an essential role in all elections, whether municipal or general. The poll worker, in addition to managing the progress of work on election day, is also an inspector who guarantees the regularity of the elections when he works at a table receiving votes", commented Egle. Professor Danilo Fernandes Britto will be a poll worker in this year's elections in Campinas. This is the second time he has worked on the election, the first being in 2022. He defined the experience as "pretty cool". "I recommend it not only because of the time off, the advantages, but also so you can help the country, right? Working in the elections, asserting your right as a citizen, your duty to vote. And also helping society", he said. 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