Women with protective measures can change voting locations in SC: see how and when to ask

Voters with protective measures can change their voting location in SC The deadline for women with protective measures in force to request a temporary transfer of voting location in Santa Catarina, for the 2026 elections, ends next Thursday (20). The measure was adopted by the Electoral Court of Santa Catarina in partnership with the Civil Police to protect voters who are victims of domestic violence, avoiding the risk of unwanted encounters or vulnerable situations at traditional polling stations. ?Click and follow the g1 SC channel on WhatsApp The initiative is unprecedented in Santa Catarina (see below how to request). "In addition to working to encourage greater female participation in politics, we seek to ensure that everyone feels safe and calm to exercise their right to vote", highlighted Renata Fávere, secretary of the TRE-SC Regional Electoral Inspectorate. Data from the Court of Justice of Santa Catarina (TJSC) reveal that, between January and June 2026 alone, 17,058 protective measures were requested in the state. Of the total, 93.46% were granted by the Judiciary. Women with protective measures in SC can request a change of voting location Alejandro Zambrana/Secom/TSE How to request a change of voting location? ?? A woman with a current protective measure and a regular voter registration card may request the temporary transfer of her polling place. It is only possible to request this change in person, at any Electoral Registry Office in Santa Catarina. The voter must present: identification document; document proving the protective measure. READ ALSO: Man is arrested on suspicion of kidnapping ex-wife after she left for work Woman is stabbed to death inside home in SC Ex who killed girlfriend and used fire extinguisher to break into apartment is reported