Maria do Carmo confirms participation in the 2nd round for governor of Amazonas and comments on the results of the 1st round

Maria do Carmo talks about confidence after advancing to the 2nd round in AM — Photo: Photo: Lucas Macedo/g1

Professor Maria do Carmo (PL) made her first public statement after confirming that she will run in the 2nd round for the government of Amazonas.

"We've been focused on this first round since the beginning and we knew we would make it. Why? Because Manaus has always been a conservative city, it's always been a right-wing city, the capital is right-wing. So we knew that this wave is coming, it's always coming. And so, Bolsonaro is a force here in the capital. I had no doubt that we could do it, especially with the current scenario, that Flávio Bolsonaro can mobilize this right-wing that is there, you know, thirsty for one, let's put it that way, a rematch, and we come with all this strength. So, for me, it wasn’t a surprise”, declared the candidate.

With 98.03% of the sections counted Maria do Carmo had 24.78% of the valid votes, Omar Aziz (PSD) had 40.34%

How was the 1st round

The 1st round of the election was marked by, in addition to discussion of proposals, criticism and attacks between opponents regarding previous administrations. Over the course of 45 days, the main names running for governor participated in interviews, hearings and public events with supporters.

The candidates also brought to debates and campaign events topics that directly affect the population, such as health, education, public safety, fires, smoke, floods and droughts. Changes in legislation to allow mineral exploration in the state were also at the center of discussions.