Rio de Janeiro Governor winner?

in 2026

$1.8K Vol.Closes Oct 4, 2027

Eduardo Paes$877.3 Vol.89%

Douglas Ruas$956.8 Vol.13%

Wilson Witzel$6.6 Vol.5%

Anthony Garotinho$0 Vol.3%

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At a glance

What

Eduardo Paes is the leading candidate for the 2026 Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election, scheduled for October 2026.

Who

The main contenders are incumbent former mayor Eduardo Paes (PSD), state deputy Douglas Ruas (PL), former governor Wilson Witzel, and presidential candidate Anthony Garotinho.

Context

Paes resigned as mayor of Rio de Janeiro on March 20, 2026, to run for governor after serving four terms as city mayor.

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Stakes

Winning the governorship would grant Paes control over the state's budget and policy direction, potentially cementing his legacy as Rio's most dominant political figure.

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Note: The election is scheduled for October 2026, and current polls suggest Paes is statistically positioned to win in the first round, though final results depend on campaign dynamics and potential late entrants.

Jan 19

Eduardo Paes officially confirmed his pre-candidacy for the governorship of Rio de Janeiro, stating "I am a pre-candidate for governor" in an interview.

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Apr 27

A Quaest poll published on April 27 indicated Eduardo Paes holds up to 40% of vote intentions, far ahead of Douglas Ruas at up to 10% in the first turn.

g1.globo.com

Jul 2

Instituto Paraná Pesquisas released a survey showing Eduardo Paes leading with 54.2% of votes in a simulated first-turn scenario without Anthony Garotinho, and 50.7% when Garotinho is included.

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Now

Oct 2

First round of the 2026 Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election takes place.

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Oct 25

Potential second round of the election if no candidate achieves over 50% of valid votes in the first round.

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AI-generated briefing. AI can make mistakes. This is not financial advice.

Bull case

Paes leads all polling scenarios by a wide margin, with one survey showing him above the 50% threshold needed to win outright in the first turn.
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In direct second-turn simulations against Douglas Ruas, Paes maintains a nearly 40-point advantage, indicating strong voter consolidation.
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Paes previously won the 2024 Rio mayor election with 60.47% of valid votes, demonstrating a proven base of popular support.
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Bear case

If Anthony Garotinho enters the race, Paes's vote share drops to 50.7%, narrowing his margin and increasing the risk of a second-round contest.
diariocarioca.com
Douglas Ruas, while trailing significantly, holds the second-place position in polls and could benefit from anti-Paes sentiment or coalition shifts.
g1.globo.com diariocarioca.com

At a glance

What

Eduardo Paes is the leading candidate for the 2026 Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election, scheduled for October 2026.

Who

The main contenders are incumbent former mayor Eduardo Paes (PSD), state deputy Douglas Ruas (PL), former governor Wilson Witzel, and presidential candidate Anthony Garotinho.

Context

Paes resigned as mayor of Rio de Janeiro on March 20, 2026, to run for governor after serving four terms as city mayor.

Wikipedia Wikipedia

Stakes

Winning the governorship would grant Paes control over the state's budget and policy direction, potentially cementing his legacy as Rio's most dominant political figure.

Wikipedia diariocarioca.com

Jan 19

Eduardo Paes officially confirmed his pre-candidacy for the governorship of Rio de Janeiro, stating "I am a pre-candidate for governor" in an interview.

g1.globo.com

Apr 27

A Quaest poll published on April 27 indicated Eduardo Paes holds up to 40% of vote intentions, far ahead of Douglas Ruas at up to 10% in the first turn.

g1.globo.com

Jul 2

Instituto Paraná Pesquisas released a survey showing Eduardo Paes leading with 54.2% of votes in a simulated first-turn scenario without Anthony Garotinho, and 50.7% when Garotinho is included.

diariocarioca.com

Now

Oct 2

First round of the 2026 Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election takes place.

Wikipedia diariocarioca.com

Oct 25

Potential second round of the election if no candidate achieves over 50% of valid votes in the first round.

diariocarioca.com

AI-generated briefing. AI can make mistakes. This is not financial advice.

Bull case

Paes leads all polling scenarios by a wide margin, with one survey showing him above the 50% threshold needed to win outright in the first turn.
diariocarioca.com
In direct second-turn simulations against Douglas Ruas, Paes maintains a nearly 40-point advantage, indicating strong voter consolidation.
diariocarioca.com
Paes previously won the 2024 Rio mayor election with 60.47% of valid votes, demonstrating a proven base of popular support.
Wikipedia

AI-generated briefing. AI can make mistakes. This is not financial advice.

Bear case

If Anthony Garotinho enters the race, Paes's vote share drops to 50.7%, narrowing his margin and increasing the risk of a second-round contest.
diariocarioca.com
Douglas Ruas, while trailing significantly, holds the second-place position in polls and could benefit from anti-Paes sentiment or coalition shifts.
g1.globo.com diariocarioca.com