Zanin blocks Paes' request to suspend TSE decision and hold a second round in Rio
The decision paves the way for a recount of votes, a procedure that could alter the outcome of the dispute and favor Douglas Ruas (PL)
TL;DR
- Justice Cristiano Zanin rejected Eduardo Paes' request to suspend a decision annulling Anthony Garotinho's votes.
- The annulled votes could lead to a recount and potentially alter the Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election results.
- Zanin's decision was based on procedural grounds, not the merits of the case.
- Paes argued Garotinho's votes should be included in the calculation for determining an absolute majority in the first round.
- The TSE had previously ordered Garotinho's votes to be marked as null pending appeal due to his candidacy being rejected.
- Garotinho's candidacy was rejected due to a conviction for administrative misconduct.