Rio Governor Race: Paes Leads in Capital, Map Shows Shift from 2018

First-round voting map in Rio de Janeiro gubernatorial election shows Eduardo Paes (PSD) leading in the capital with 52.52% against Douglas Ruas (PL) 40.05%, a reversal from 2018 when Paes lost the capital to Witzel. The overall geography remains similar to 2018, indicating limited realignment outside the capital. This suggests a consolidated urban advantage for Paes but persistent regional challenges.