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With the 2024 elections approaching, Brazilian political actors are turning their attention to one of the most important moments of the electoral cycle: the Party Window. This period, established by law, offers elected office holders the opportunity to change political parties without the risk of losing their mandates.
In this article, we will explore in detail what the Party Window is, how the process works, and the specific dates and details for the 2024 Municipal Elections.
What is the Party Window?
The Party Window is a process determined by Brazilian electoral rules . This process consists of the period of time determined by Brazilian law, in which holders of elective positions obtained through uk mobile database proportional elections can change political parties without incurring the loss of their mandate. This period is valid for 30 days, determined by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).
Established by the 2015 electoral reform, through article 22-A in the Political Parties Law (Law No. 9,096/95), this measure was a response to the determination of party loyalty for proportional positions, established by the TSE and confirmed by the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
Who can participate in the Party Window?
The opportunity granted by the Party Window is exclusive to those holding elected positions obtained through proportional elections, such as city councilors and state, federal and district deputies. In the specific case of 2024, only city councilors elected in 2020 can enjoy this benefit, as they are in the last year of their terms.
It is important to highlight that party migration during the window is considered a just cause for party disaffiliation, guaranteeing parliamentarians the right to change political parties without losing their mandates. However, outside this period, party changes must be justified by specific reasons, such as deviation from the party program or serious personal discrimination.