Portugal elects Socialist as president by landslide, exit polls show

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 8, 2026 at 09:54 PM

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In Portugal's presidential run-off election on Sunday, Socialist Party candidate Antonio Jose Seguro won a landslide victory, securing a five-year term. Seguro defeated his far-right, anti-establishment rival Andre Ventura. Despite recent storms and postponed voting in some areas due to floods, voter turnout remained similar to the first round. With nearly 70% of the votes counted, Seguro had 64% of the vote, while Ventura trailed behind with 36%. Exit polls predicted Seguro's victory with estimates ranging from 67% to 73% of the vote. Although Ventura lost, his result is expected to be higher than his party's performance in the previous general election.

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Porto 40% Lisbon 40% Chega 60% Socialist Party 70% Andre Ventura ×480% Antonio Jose Seguro ×390% Portugal ×3100%

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