The presidential election for Sport Lisboa e Benfica is on the horizon, set for October 25th. As members gear up for this important vote, the club’s General Assembly Board has stepped forward to clear up some crucial details. They want to make sure every eligible supporter understands exactly what it takes to cast a ballot and help choose the club’s next leader.
Listen up, folks: if you plan to vote, your membership fees must be completely up-to-date. This means settling any outstanding payments at least 48 hours before election day. The rules are pretty strict on this. Your name might still appear on the official voter lists, even if your payments are behind. But if you haven’t regularized your status by the deadline, you will be turned away at the polling station. This applies whether you hold a current membership number (like those given in the 2015 renumbering) or an old one you’ve recovered, especially if there are any pending payments.
Not everyone gets to vote, of course. As the club’s statutes clearly state, you need to be at least 18 years old. You also must have been an associate member for more than one year. On another note, any members who formally resigned by September 25th will not be considered eligible for the voter roll.
Beyond just paying your dues, there’s another vital step: update your contact information. The General Assembly Board is urging all members to check and correct their address, zip code, email, and phone number. This needs to be done by September 25th, which is when the voter roll officially closes. Getting this right is especially important because if electronic voting becomes an option for members in autonomous regions or abroad, your updated address will be key to confirming your eligibility. Accurate contact details also ensure you receive all essential communications and documents from the club.
This upcoming election promises to be a massive event, possibly the biggest in the club’s entire history. The General Assembly Board is setting up more voting sections than ever before, aiming for record-breaking participation. They are calling on all members with voting rights to double-check their details well in advance and keep a close eye on official club announcements. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the club with any questions you might have. They’ve made it clear: they want everyone to be a part of this moment in our legendary club’s history.