Portugal began voting on Sunday to choose the next President of the Republic. Around 200,000 voters registered for early voting, a moment that officially marks the start of the most unpredictable elections in recent years.
This is how voting began for the most unpredictable presidential election in recent years
Sunday, 11 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Early voting (voto antecipado) lets registered voters cast their ballot before the official election day; in this presidential run-off those who register will vote on 1 February at special ballot boxes. Registration is done online at www.votoantecipado.pt and closes on Thursday, 29 January 2026.
