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Portugal Set for Historic Presidential Election Runoff

1/15/2026

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Story summary

Portugal's January 14, 2026 presidential election is likely to go to a runoff, the first in 40 years, and the presidency is largely ceremonial but can dissolve parliament and call snap elections.
Andre Ventura (Chega) leads polls with 24%.
Antonio Jose Seguro (Socialist) has 23%.
Joao Cotrim de Figueiredo (Liberal Initiative) has 19%.
A runoff would be held on February 8, 2026.

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Story summary

Portugal's January 14, 2026 presidential election is likely to go to a runoff, the first in 40 years, and the presidency is largely ceremonial but can dissolve parliament and call snap elections.
Andre Ventura (Chega) leads polls with 24%.
Antonio Jose Seguro (Socialist) has 23%.
Joao Cotrim de Figueiredo (Liberal Initiative) has 19%.
A runoff would be held on February 8, 2026.