Paulo has paralysis and went in search of the independence the polling station would not give him
The right to vote exists for people with cerebral palsy, but they are denied autonomy and the secrecy of the ballot. Paulo makes his own choice, but needs his sister throughout the entire process.
Geography can be an obstacle: voters abroad must go to consulates to vote in the presidential election
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Thousands of voters living abroad have to travel in person to consulates in order to be able to vote in the presidential election.
In Oeiras they look after dogs while voters go to the polls
The local council is running a temporary pet-sitting service at polling stations on Sunday, the day of the presidential election. People out walking their dogs can take the opportunity to vote.
Portuguese emigrants in the US report difficulties voting in the presidential election
In the 2021 presidential election, abstention among Portuguese voters registered abroad stood at 98.12%, a higher figure than in the 2016 election.
Experts say emigrants could carry more weight in the presidential elections
There are difficulties voting in the US
Emigrants frustrated by the usual difficulties in accessing their vote
Despite the difficulties, the TSP believes emigrant participation in these elections will increase, as has been the case in recent elections.
More than 218,000 voters registered for early voting for people with reduced mobility
This is still a provisional figure, which will be updated as registration requests submitted by post arrive.
