More than 25,000 voters cast their votes early in Lisbon
There were 27,653 voters registered for advance mobile voting in the capital, to vote at 118 polling stations at the University of Lisbon. Over 90% of those registered went to the polls last Sunday.
Lisbon and Porto led in advance voting
More than 200,000 voters registered for advance and mobile voting that took place this Sunday for the presidential election. Lisbon and Porto were the districts with the highest number of registered voters. The most common reasons for voting early were work-related, but there were also some political leaders who wanted to set an example.
António Filipe says advance voting is positive
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Presidential candidate António Filipe today described advance voting as positive, saying he is confident about these elections and pleased with the “significant turnout” he says he is seeing in this campaign.
11:00 — Marisa Matias says these elections are more fragmented
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A former presidential candidate says there is no other candidate who can give guarantees to the left. Also, it is the day of advance voting.
Advance voting: More than 218,000 voters can choose the next president today
Those who registered for advance voting but are unable to do so today may exercise their right to vote next Sunday, 18 January.
Voting is already under way in Portugal, but the campaign is only halfway through
This Sunday is advance voting day. As candidates step up their appeals for votes, many Portuguese are already casting their ballots.
Presidential election: polling stations open tomorrow at 08:00 for 218,000 voters to cast advance votes
Polling stations will open at 08:00 tomorrow to allow around 218,000 voters to cast their votes in advance of the presidential election.
5am presidential update: You can now apply to vote early
Applications for advance (early) voting in the presidential election are now open. Allowing voters to request advance voting is likely to improve accessibility and convenience—potentially raising turnout among busy voters and expatriates—but also places new demands on election administration. Clear communications on eligibility, registration deadlines and verification procedures, plus monitoring of uptake and administrative capacity, will be important to assess the policy’s effectiveness and integrity.
