The final electoral register for the 18 January presidential election lists 11,039,672 voters — 174,662 more than in 2021 — according to the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Internal Administration's update. The rise could affect turnout projections and logistical planning for polling stations and overseas voting. Expats planning to vote should confirm registration and polling arrangements early given the larger electorate.
Registered voters up by 174,662 before presidency vote
Friday, 9 January 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The electoral register (Portuguese: recenseamento eleitoral) is the official list of people eligible to vote in Portugal; the final update showed 11,039,672 registered voters for the 18 January election, 174,662 more than in the 2021 presidential election. That number matters because it determines turnout percentages, seat calculations and whether campaigns target domestic versus overseas voters — expats need to check their registration status if they plan to vote from abroad.
Sources (3)
- Presidential election: 174,662 more voters than in 2021ECO · 3:18pm, 9 Jan 2026
- Presidential election: 174,662 more voters than in 2021, totalling 11,039,672 registered votersRTP Notícias · 4:43pm, 9 Jan 2026
- There are 174,662 more voters than in the 2021 presidential election, totalling 11,039,672 electorsCorreio da Manhã · 3:25pm, 9 Jan 2026
