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Douglas Ruas proclaimed Rio de Janeiro governor after vote recount
The Regional Electoral Court of Rio de Janeiro (TRE-RJ) has officially proclaimed Douglas Ruas (PL) as the winner of the Rio de Janeiro governorship in the first round of the 2026 elections. This decision follows a vote recount triggered by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), which invalidated 274,411 votes previously cast for Anthony Garotinho after his candidacy registration was rejected. Following the recount, Ruas secured 50.88% of the valid votes, surpassing the absolute majority required to avoid a second round.
In response to ongoing security concerns, the TRE-RJ unanimously voted to request federal military support for the upcoming presidential second round on October 25. The request, which will be sent to the TSE for approval, aims to address threats posed by criminal factions and militias in 15 municipalities within the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area, including the capital, Niterói, and Duque de Caxias. If approved, personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force will assist with logistics and patrolling.
Meanwhile, the PSD party has filed an action with the Supreme Federal Court, seeking to suspend the recount and mandate a second round for the governorship, arguing that the election outcome should depend on voter intent rather than procedural changes.
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Anthony Garotinho · Douglas Ruas · Eduardo Paes · Fernanda Anchieta Louback · Rio de Janeiro · Supremo Tribunal Federal · TRE-RJ · TSE · Tribunal Regional Eleitoral do Rio de Janeiro · Tribunal Superior Eleitoral
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- [● 20 SOURCES] The TSE ruled 274,411 votes cast for Anthony Garotinho as null. fatopaulista.com.br · gazeta24h.com · gazetaderondonia.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · +9 more
- [DISPUTED] Douglas Ruas obtained 50.88% of the valid votes, securing an absolute majority. fatopaulista.com.br · gazeta24h.com · gazetaderondonia.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · +9 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The PSD party filed an action with the Supreme Federal Court seeking to suspend the vote recount and restore the second round. www.spacemoney.com.br · www.noticiaja.com
- [DISPUTED] The TRE-RJ decided to request federal troops to reinforce security during the second round of elections on October 25. www.pontaporainforma.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · itapevinoticias.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · +8 more
- [DISPUTED] Douglas Ruas (PL) was proclaimed the winner of the Rio de Janeiro governorship in the first round. fatopaulista.com.br · gazeta24h.com · gazetaderondonia.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · +10 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The inauguration ceremony for the elected officials is scheduled for December 18. gazeta24h.com · gazetaderondonia.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · aredacao.com.br · +6 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) rejected Anthony Garotinho's candidacy registration. fatopaulista.com.br · gazeta24h.com · gazetaderondonia.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · +9 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The TRE-RJ unanimously ratified the vote recount results for the 2026 gubernatorial election. fatopaulista.com.br · gazeta24h.com · gazetaderondonia.com.br · portalacontecern.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · +8 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bruno Bonetti and Fábio Araújo were chosen for the transition team of the Rio de Janeiro government.