António José Seguro Wins Portugal’s 2026 Presidential Runoff Over André Ventura

Portugal’s 2026 presidential election concluded on February 8, 2026, with Socialist Party (PS) candidate António José Seguro elected President of Portugal after winning the second-round runoff against André Ventura, leader of the far-right party Chega. With most votes counted, Seguro secured about two-thirds of the vote-reported at 66.82% (3,482,481 votes)-while Ventura received 33.18% (1,729,381 votes). Reporting on election night described the outcome as a clear win for Seguro, while noting that Ventura’s share represented an unusually high result for a far-right challenger in a Portuguese presidential race. The runoff followed a first round on January 18, 2026, held under Portugal’s two-round system when no candidate reaches an absolute majority. Turnout in the second round was reported at about 50%. While Portugal’s presidency is largely ceremonial, it includes constitutional powers such as vetoing legislation and dissolving parliament under defined conditions-factors that kept the contest closely watched beyond party politics. #Portugal #AntonioJoseSeguro #AndreVentura #Chega #PS