TRE-RJ confirms Douglas Ruas' victory for Rio governor in the 1st round
Definitive result to be declared on October 15
TL;DR
- The Regional Electoral Court of Rio de Janeiro (TRE-RJ) recounted votes for the governor's election.
- Votes for Anthony Garotinho were annulled by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) due to a 2018 conviction for administrative impropriety.
- The recalculation guarantees Douglas Ruas' victory in the first round, as he obtained over half of the valid votes.
- Eduardo Paes will not proceed to a second round against Ruas.
- The definitive result will be proclaimed on October 15, following a period for complaints and their judgment by the TRE-RJ.
- Preparation and propaganda for a second round are suspended until the final decision.