Paraná Pesquisas in Rio: Paes leads with 41.9% and Douglas Ruas has 30.1% in the first round
Without the presence of Anthony Garotinho, Paes reaches 44.5% and Douglas Ruas reaches 32.6%
TL;DR
- Eduardo Paes leads the Rio de Janeiro governor race with 41.9% of first-round intentions.
- Douglas Ruas is in second place with 30.1%.
- A simulated scenario excluding Anthony Garotinho shows Paes at 44.5% and Ruas at 32.6%.
- Garotinho's candidacy is under review by the Electoral Justice due to a conviction for administrative improbity.
- The survey included 1,600 voters across 54 municipalities from September 29 to October 1, 2026.