TSE orders Garotinho's votes to be considered null
The decision comes two days before the vote and changes Garotinho's situation in the dispute for the government of Rio de Janeiro
TL;DR
- TSE minister Floriano de Azevedo Marques revoked a liminar allowing Anthony Garotinho's campaign for governor of Rio de Janeiro.
- Votes received by Garotinho in the first round will be considered null and void as his candidacy remains denied.
- Garotinho loses access to campaign funds and free electoral time.
- The Rio de Janeiro Regional Electoral Court (TRE-RJ) had previously rejected Garotinho's registration due to ineligibility.
- While his name will appear on electronic voting machines, his votes may not be counted towards the valid vote total.
- The exclusion of Garotinho's votes could lead to another candidate winning in the first round, according to poll projections.
- Garotinho can still appeal the decision, and the registration process remains under judicial review.