The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) will carry out the public draw for the polling station members, regulars and substitutes, for the 2026 general elections.
After knowing the results, the designated citizens will be able to verify if they are in a position to fulfill the function or if it is appropriate to initiate a procedure before the electoral authority.
The Organic Law of Elections (Law 26859) establishes that the position is mandatory; However, the rule provides for excuses in specific cases. These situations include:
- noticeable or serious physical or mental impairment;
- need to be absent from the national territory;
- state of pregnancy or breastfeeding of children under two years of age;
- be over 65 years old;
- be included in the incompatibilities indicated in article 57 of the law.
If a person was designated and cannot fulfill the assignment, they must present their excuse to the ONPE up to 5 business days after the final publication of the list of board members.
When the impediment is related to health, the justification can be processed up to 5 calendar days before election day.
The electoral regulations also allow for the presentation of a deletion when the designation of a polling station member may affect the transparency of the process, a procedure that must be carried out up to 3 business days after the results of the draw are disseminated.
