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Socialist Seguro Leads Ventura in Portugal's Upcoming Presidential Runoff

2/5/2026

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Antonio Jose Seguro, Socialist candidate, leads Andre Ventura (Chega) 67% to 33% in Catolica University poll ahead of Portugal's February 4 runoff.
This election marks only the second presidential runoff since the 1986 Carnation Revolution.
Andre Ventura, leader of Chega, has faced criticism for racist remarks tied to his anti-immigration stance.
The poll surveyed 1,601 people from January 29 to February 2 with a margin of error of 2.4%.

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Antonio Jose Seguro, Socialist candidate, leads Andre Ventura (Chega) 67% to 33% in Catolica University poll ahead of Portugal's February 4 runoff.
This election marks only the second presidential runoff since the 1986 Carnation Revolution.
Andre Ventura, leader of Chega, has faced criticism for racist remarks tied to his anti-immigration stance.
The poll surveyed 1,601 people from January 29 to February 2 with a margin of error of 2.4%.