This article covers the upcoming runoff in Portugal's presidential election, where center-left candidate António José Seguro faces off against far-right populist André Ventura. Recent polling shows Seguro as the heavy favorite, with some data suggesting he could win by a two-to-one margin.

Seguro is widely seen as a moderate and has gained the backing of mainstream politicians from both the left and the right. In contrast, Ventura has built his platform on anti-immigrant views and a stance against the political establishment. The winner will take office in March, succeeding the current center-right president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

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Moderate candidate António José Seguro holds a strong lead over André Ventura in the Portugal runoff election

February 8, 2026
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