What you need to know about Portugal’s presidential run-off

On February 7, 2026, Portugal is holding a presidential run-off election. Voters are heading to the polls to decide the next president. Immigration has emerged as a key issue in the contest. According to Al Jazeera's Natacha Butler, the election is being framed as a battle between democracy and radicalism. The outcome of this election will determine the country's leadership and potentially impact its policies on immigration and other important issues.