Douglas Ruas, elected governor of Rio: 'The people chose change'
Graduated in journalism from São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Reporter for Revista Oeste since September 2024.
TL;DR
- Douglas Ruas has been elected governor of Rio de Janeiro in the first round.
- The victory was confirmed after a vote recalculation by the TRE-RJ, which led to Douglas Ruas surpassing 50% of valid votes.
- Votes for Anthony Garotinho were annulled because he was declared ineligible.
- Ruas received over 4 million votes and pledged to govern for all citizens, aiming for a more secure, inclusive state with more opportunities.
- Ruas is 37 years old, holds a law degree, and is a member of the Civil Police.
- He is the son of the mayor of São Gonçalo, Capitão Nelson.
- Ruas previously served as a state deputy, presided over the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly (Alerj), and headed the State Secretariat of Cities.