Portugal elects socialist president in defeat for far-right

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete February 9, 2026 at 07:42 PM

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In Portugal's presidential election on February 9, 2026, voters elected Antonio Jose Seguro of the center-left Socialist Party as president. Seguro's victory marks a defeat for the main far-right party, which had hoped to secure the presidency. The election determines who will hold the presidential office for the next five years. The results, as reported by Al Jazeera, indicate a preference for a center-left leader over a far-right candidate in Portugal. The election outcome reflects the political leanings of the Portuguese electorate at this time.

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Natacha Butler 40% Al Jazeera 50% Socialist Party 80% Antonio Jose Seguro 90% Portugal 100%

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portugal election 100% socialist president 90% far-right 80% antonio jose seguro 70% socialist party 60% presidency 50% centre-left 40%

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