In gubernatorial elections held on 3 October 1965, , a candidate supported by a coalition formed by PTB and PSD and a close associate of former President Juscelino Kubitschek, won the race to be the state's governor, garnering 52% of the votes cast. References 1975 disestablishments in Brazil Former subdivisions of Brazil 1960 establishments in Brazil States and territories established in 1960 States and territories disestablished in 1975 History of Rio de Janeiro (state)