Corinthians set date and rules for vote on president, 200 councillors | OneFootball

Corinthians has set the schedule and rules for the 2026 general elections, which will choose the president, two vice presidents of the board, and 200 three-year council members, as well as 50 alternates, for the 2027 to 2029 term. The information was first reported by Meu Timão and confirmed by Central do Timão.

The election is scheduled for November 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Wlamir Marques Gymnasium, in Parque São Jorge. If Corinthians plays in the final stage of the Copa Libertadores on the same date, the vote will be moved to the first following Saturday. The other deadlines in the electoral calendar will remain unchanged.

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Members over the age of 18 who joined more than five years ago will be eligible to vote, except for Militants and Dependents of any category. They must also be in full enjoyment of their statutory rights and up to date with their financial obligations by September 28. Voting by proxy remains prohibited.

The regulations also establish rules for registering slates. Candidates for the board must submit a management plan for the club, while slates for the Deliberative Council must meet the requirements set out in the current bylaws and in the electoral regulations themselves. For board slates, there is also a requirement that at least 30% of the candidates be women, provided the other eligibility criteria are met.

Candidates must present the certificates required by internal electoral legislation and Corinthians’ bylaws. The document also provides for periods for challenges and the submission of defenses before candidacies are officially approved.

The slates will also have to pay a registration fee earmarked for the Exceptional Extraordinary Electoral Fund. For the board race, the amount will be R$ 990, while slates for the Deliberative Council must pay R$ 6,025. According to the regulations, the money will be used exclusively for expenses related to the electoral process.

During the campaign, practices that may pressure or influence voters at the time of voting are prohibited, such as electioneering at polling places, the distribution of gifts, flyers and other materials, as well as events with free food. The Electoral Commission may authorize specific promotional actions, provided they do not compromise security or improperly favor a particular candidacy.

Voting may take place electronically, if there is technical and financial feasibility for the use of a secure and auditable system. If that is not possible, physical ballot boxes and paper ballots will be used. The result will be announced after the count and will depend on approval by the president of the General Assembly. The inauguration of those elected is scheduled for January 2027.

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