The supplementary elections in Senador Sá, a small municipality in Ceará, were momentarily halted by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) but have now been reinstated for voting on Sunday, January 1. The TSE's decision to reverse the suspension was made just two days after the initial order, reflecting the swift changes in electoral regulations affecting this local governance. The new ruling allows the elections to proceed in a small town with approximately 7,000 residents.

The need for a supplementary election arose after the elected mayor, Bel Júnior, and his vice-mayor, Prof. Maria, were disqualified from office due to accusations of abusing economic power during their campaigning. They organized an event, a vaquejada—traditional Brazilian cattle-ranching sport—to promote their candidacy, which ultimately led to the court’s decision to annul their election. The case highlights ongoing tensions within local governance and the active role of electoral authorities in regulating political conduct during elections.

This incident underscores the volatility of electoral processes in Brazil, particularly in regions where disputes arise around the integrity of local elections. The reinstatement of the election could be indicative of the TSE's commitment to uphold fair electoral practices, although the political ramifications for those involved—especially Bel Júnior, who sought to remain in his position through legal means—will likely continue to unfold far beyond the immediate voting day.