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Lowest-ever turnout in presidential election was five years ago during the Covid-19 pandemic
Sunday, 18 January 2026
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Only 39.24% of voters took part in the most recent presidential election.
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Lowest-ever turnout in presidential election was five years ago during the
Covid-19 pandemic
8:35am, 18 Jan 2026 • Correio da Manhã
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The highest abstention occurred five years ago during
the pandemic
11:41am, 18 Jan 2026 • Observador
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