Centre-left candidate expected to see off far right as Portugal votes in presidential runoff

Portugal is holding a presidential runoff election between centre-left Socialist António José Seguro and far-right populist André Ventura. Seguro is heavily favored to win, according to recent polls, which predict he will receive twice as many votes as Ventura. While the presidency is largely a figurehead role, the president holds influence and the power to veto legislation or dissolve parliament. Seguro has campaigned as a moderate who will cooperate with the current center-right government, while Ventura has focused on anti-immigration rhetoric. The election is seen as a test of support for Ventura's Chega party and the broader shift to the right in European politics. Polling stations opened Sunday and results are expected late in the evening.

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