TSE determines that votes for Garotinho will be considered null in Rio
The former governor's name will continue to appear on the electronic ballot
TL;DR
- Votes for ex-governor Garotinho will not be considered valid.
- Garotinho's candidacy registration was unanimously denied by the Rio Electoral Justice.
- His defense appealed to the TSE, claiming the suspension of political rights was already served.
- The magistrate removed previous guarantees for Garotinho, including access to electoral funds and free airtime.
- The decision aims to prevent uncertainty for voters and instability in the election.