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Kassio Nunes Marques defends electronic voting machines and voting system security
During the Race for Democracy in Brasília, the TSE president advocated for the transparency of Brazil's voting system.
On Sunday, September 9, the president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Minister Kassio Nunes Marques, reaffirmed his support for electronic voting machines during the Race for Democracy event held at the Nelson Piquet International Autodrome in Brasília. Marques highlighted the continuous efforts of the electoral justice system to demonstrate the transparency and security of Brazil's voting system.
The minister warned that discrediting the voting system is equivalent to discouraging voters from casting their ballots. This statement comes amidst ongoing debates about the legitimacy of the voting method used in Brazil.
The Race for Democracy was part of the activities of the National Electoral System Week, which aims to promote civic education and reinforce the importance of electoral participation. Such events have been organized to strengthen voters' confidence in the democratic process.
Marques reiterated the need to protect the system and encourage citizen participation in the upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of a secure and transparent electoral environment.