Centre-left candidate António José Seguro defeats far-right rival in Portugal presidential race

Centre-left Socialist António José Seguro scored a landslide victory over far-right populist André Ventura in Portugal’s presidential runoff on Sunday, exit polls showed, dealing a blow to the country’s rising populist right and handing the largely ceremonial presidency to a moderate figure promising stability after years of political turmoil.

Feb 9, 2026 - 04:00
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Centre-left candidate António José Seguro defeats far-right rival in Portugal presidential race
Centre-left Socialist António José Seguro scored a landslide victory over far-right populist André Ventura in Portugal’s presidential runoff on Sunday, exit polls showed, dealing a blow to the country’s rising populist right and handing the largely ceremonial presidency to a moderate figure promising stability after years of political turmoil.

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