Vitoria de Guimaraes had an election night marked by a meticulous count and police intervention. Rui Rodrigues won with 2028 votes, just two more than Viriato Sampaio.

What happened?

The election was held on Saturday and extended into the early hours of Sunday. The vote count was meticulous due to the tight contest between the candidates. The results were announced by the president of the General Assembly, João Henrique Vieira Fernandes de Faria, after 10 pm.

Reaction from Lista C

Lista C, led by Viriato Sampaio, questioned the vote count and requested a recount. However, with the minutes signed by all delegates, the results were officially closed. The police were called around 12:30 am to safeguard the ballots.

Consequences

The election was marked by tension and dispute. Rui Rodrigues was elected president of Vitoria de Guimaraes, but Lista C has not yet issued a statement on the matter. Vitoria de Guimaraes is currently in 9th place in the Primeira Liga, with 42 points, 12 wins, 6 draws and 16 losses in 34 games, and a goal difference of -12, having scored 39 goals and conceded 51. The team is 46 points behind leader FC Porto.