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Far-Right Chega Gains Ground in Portugal's Local Elections

10/13/2025

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In Portugal's local elections, the far-right Chega party won three mayoral seats but secured 11.86% of the vote.
The Social Democratic Party captured 136 mayoralties, including Lisbon and Porto, while the Socialist Party won 128.
André Ventura, leader of Chega, acknowledged the underperformance and outlined that the party aimed for more.
Chega's presence in municipal councils has increased, potentially influencing local policies amid high voter turnout.

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In Portugal's local elections, the far-right Chega party won three mayoral seats but secured 11.86% of the vote.
The Social Democratic Party captured 136 mayoralties, including Lisbon and Porto, while the Socialist Party won 128.
André Ventura, leader of Chega, acknowledged the underperformance and outlined that the party aimed for more.
Chega's presence in municipal councils has increased, potentially influencing local policies amid high voter turnout.