
AI-generated summary
Ruas' election was confirmed after the TSE annulled Anthony Garotinho's votes, changing the percentage of valid votes.
Ruas arrived accompanied by his wife, Mariana Ruas, and his son. After voting, he will head to Brasília where he will follow the count alongside Flávio Bolsonaro.
Douglas Ruas stated that he intends to begin work on the transition of the Rio de Janeiro government this Monday (26th).
“Starting tomorrow, we will start working hard on the transition of the government of the State of Rio de Janeiro”, he stated.
On October 15, the Regional Electoral Court of Rio de Janeiro (TRE-RJ) confirmed Ruas' victory in the election for state government in the first round. The decision was unanimously confirmed by the TRE-RJ plenary.
With the annulment of the 274,411 votes cast by Anthony Garotinho (Republicans), determined by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Ruas achieved 50.88% of the valid votes and had the election in the first round recognized by the Electoral Court.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Beginning of government transition work.
Very likely · Within days

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