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Europe’s far-right eyes run-off in Portugal’s presidential election

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 18, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Portugal held a presidential election on Sunday with 11 candidates vying for the position. Due to the large field, a run-off election next month is likely. Front-runner André Ventura, leader of the far-right Chega party, is poised to potentially make gains for the far-right in Europe. Ventura's campaign has focused on limiting immigration, a key issue as foreign workers have become more visible in Portugal. Nearly 11 million people were eligible to vote to replace outgoing President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who has served two terms. Results are expected late in the day.

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Bangladesh 40% Europe 50% Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa 60% Chega (Enough) ×280% André Ventura ×390% Portugal ×4100%

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presidential election 100% portugal 90% far-right 80% andré ventura 70% immigration 60% populist party 60% chega 50% run-off 50%

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