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Rio de Janeiro Governor Election Winner

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Elections·Brazil

Rio de Janeiro Governor Election Winner

Eduardo Paes 93.5%

Douglas Ruas 2.6%

Colonel Busnello 1.4%

Anthony Garotinho <1%

Polymarket

$295,306 Vol.

Eduardo Paes 93.5%

Douglas Ruas 2.6%

Colonel Busnello 1.4%

Anthony Garotinho <1%

Polymarket

$295,306 Vol.

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Eduardo Paes

$39,454 Vol.

94%

icon for Douglas Ruas

Douglas Ruas

$11,799 Vol.

3%

icon for Colonel Busnello

Colonel Busnello

$8,903 Vol.

1%

icon for Anthony Garotinho

Anthony Garotinho

$13,387 Vol.

1%

icon for Rafa Luz

Rafa Luz

$5,441 Vol.

1%

icon for Felipe Curi

Felipe Curi

$17,820 Vol.

1%

icon for Fred Pacheco

Fred Pacheco

$133,256 Vol.

<1%

icon for Tarcísio Motta

Tarcísio Motta

$8,937 Vol.

<1%

icon for Wilson Witzel

Wilson Witzel

$10,629 Vol.

<1%

icon for Lindbergh Farias

Lindbergh Farias

$6,147 Vol.

<1%

icon for André Ceciliano

André Ceciliano

$10,739 Vol.

<1%

icon for Dr. Luizinho

Dr. Luizinho

$8,497 Vol.

<1%

icon for Chico Machado

Chico Machado

$8,506 Vol.

<1%

icon for Eduardo Pazuello

Eduardo Pazuello

$2,717 Vol.

<1%

icon for Nicola Miccione

Nicola Miccione

$5,387 Vol.

<1%

icon for André Português

André Português

$3,688 Vol.

<1%

The Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place in Brazil on October 4, 2026, with a runoff on October 25, 2026, if no candidate receives a majority of the valid votes in the first round. This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder governors appointed by any means before the specified election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". This market will resolve based on the result of the election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the Brazilian government, specifically the Superior Electoral Court (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, TSE) (e.g., www.tse.jus.br/eleicoes/resultados-eleicoes).Eduardo Paes holds a commanding lead in the 2026 Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial special election due to sustained high polling numbers—often 40% or more in first-round scenarios and decisive runoff margins—combined with endorsements from parties including the MDB and PSD. His decision to resign as Rio city mayor in March 2026 to enter the race consolidated support among centrist and center-left voters, while opposition candidates such as Douglas Ruas and Anthony Garotinho remain fragmented with single-digit support in surveys. Traders reflect this in implied probabilities above 90%, consistent with historical patterns for frontrunners entering with broad legislative alliances and name recognition in a state with volatile recent governance. Scenarios that could still shift outcomes include major late-campaign scandals, health developments, or unexpected coalition realignments ahead of the October 4 vote.

The Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place in Brazil on October 4, 2026, with a runoff on October 25, 2026, if no candidate receives a majority of the valid votes in the first round.

This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins this election.

Temporary, interim, or placeholder governors appointed by any means before the specified election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

This market will resolve based on the result of the election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the Brazilian government, specifically the Superior Electoral Court (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, TSE) (e.g., www.tse.jus.br/eleicoes/resultados-eleicoes).
Volume
$295,306
End Date
Oct 5, 2026
Market Opened
Jun 9, 2026, 10:22 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place in Brazil on October 4, 2026, with a runoff on October 25, 2026, if no candidate receives a majority of the valid votes in the first round. This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder governors appointed by any means before the specified election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". This market will resolve based on the result of the election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the Brazilian government, specifically the Superior Electoral Court (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, TSE) (e.g., www.tse.jus.br/eleicoes/resultados-eleicoes).
The Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place in Brazil on October 4, 2026, with a runoff on October 25, 2026, if no candidate receives a majority of the valid votes in the first round. This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder governors appointed by any means before the specified election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". This market will resolve based on the result of the election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the Brazilian government, specifically the Superior Electoral Court (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, TSE) (e.g., www.tse.jus.br/eleicoes/resultados-eleicoes).Eduardo Paes holds a commanding lead in the 2026 Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial special election due to sustained high polling numbers—often 40% or more in first-round scenarios and decisive runoff margins—combined with endorsements from parties including the MDB and PSD. His decision to resign as Rio city mayor in March 2026 to enter the race consolidated support among centrist and center-left voters, while opposition candidates such as Douglas Ruas and Anthony Garotinho remain fragmented with single-digit support in surveys. Traders reflect this in implied probabilities above 90%, consistent with historical patterns for frontrunners entering with broad legislative alliances and name recognition in a state with volatile recent governance. Scenarios that could still shift outcomes include major late-campaign scandals, health developments, or unexpected coalition realignments ahead of the October 4 vote.

The Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place in Brazil on October 4, 2026, with a runoff on October 25, 2026, if no candidate receives a majority of the valid votes in the first round.

This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins this election.

Temporary, interim, or placeholder governors appointed by any means before the specified election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

This market will resolve based on the result of the election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the Brazilian government, specifically the Superior Electoral Court (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, TSE) (e.g., www.tse.jus.br/eleicoes/resultados-eleicoes).
Volume
$295,306
End Date
Oct 5, 2026
Market Opened
Jun 9, 2026, 10:22 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place in Brazil on October 4, 2026, with a runoff on October 25, 2026, if no candidate receives a majority of the valid votes in the first round. This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder governors appointed by any means before the specified election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". This market will resolve based on the result of the election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the Brazilian government, specifically the Superior Electoral Court (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, TSE) (e.g., www.tse.jus.br/eleicoes/resultados-eleicoes).

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Rio de Janeiro Governor Election Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 16 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Eduardo Paes" at 94%, followed by "Douglas Ruas" at 3%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 94¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 94% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Rio de Janeiro Governor Election Winner" has generated $295.3K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jun 9, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Rio de Janeiro Governor Election Winner," browse the 16 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Rio de Janeiro Governor Election Winner" is "Eduardo Paes" at 94%, meaning the market assigns a 94% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Douglas Ruas" at 3%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Rio de Janeiro Governor Election Winner" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.