André Wemans, spokesperson for the National Elections Commission (CNE), says that Sunday's voting is proceeding 'normally', despite some 'misinformation' on social media about how to vote.
More than 21% of voters have already cast their ballots: 'Let's hope this increase indicates greater turnout compared with 2021'
Sunday, 18 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The CNE is the National Election Commission (Comissão Nacional de Eleições), Portugal’s independent body that organises and oversees elections, publishes official turnout and results, and handles electoral complaints. Residents and voters should consult the CNE for authoritative results, turnout figures and guidance on voting rules during election periods.
The National Elections Commission (Comissão Nacional de Eleições) is an independent body that oversees the legality and fairness of elections in Portugal, including voter registration, campaign rules and publication of official results. It also monitors campaign finance and can issue opinions or sanctions, so its decisions affect how polling places and voting are organised locally.
