In day October, 22 , Argentines go to the polls to elect a new president, members of the National Congress and governors of the provinces. In case of a second round, the dispute for the presidency will be defined on November 19. As in Brazil, voting is mandatory in the neighboring country.
What happens if the voter does not vote?
There are some reasons why non-voting can be justified before the State. If it is for a health problem, you must ask for a medical certificate. If the voter is more than 500 kilometers from the place where he is to vote, he will have to go to the nearest police station and request a certificate of DON’T VOTE .
In both cases, the voter has up to 60 days after the election to present the documents that justify the reason why he was unable to vote.
Where can absence from elections be justified?
If it justifies not going to vote, the documents referred to above must be presented at the electoral secretariat closest to the voter’s domicile.
What happens if the voter does not justify his absence?
According to Article 125 of the National Electoral Code, voters over 18 years old and under 70 years old who cannot justify not voting must pay a fine ranging from 50 to 500 Argentine pesos (between R$ 0.91 and BRL 9.07).
In addition, the names of voters will be included in the Registry of Offenders and may not be appointed to public functions or jobs for three years. If they do not pay the fine, they will be unable to perform procedures in public bodies for one year.
Is it mandatory to vote in primary elections?
Before the general elections, in Argentina, Primary, Open, Simultaneous and Mandatory (Paso) elections will be held in August 13 .
Voting in these elections is also mandatory. If the voter does not vote in the primaries, he will also be included in the register of offenders and will have to pay a fine, unless he justifies it for medical reasons or distance.
If the voter did not vote in the primaries, even if he cannot justify it, he may vote in the general elections.
How can voters check if they are on the Offenders Register?
The Registry of Violators of the Voting Duty is publicly accessible and online. The query can be done clicking here.
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