Latest news and stories about ballot papers in Portugal for expats and residents.
A second round in the presidential election requires new ballot papers, but some Portuguese emigrants may have to make their choice on first‑round ballot papers if the new ones do not arrive in time, according to an official source.
Ventura says he does not understand the decision of the Constitutional Court, arguing that 'we are not two days from the election, we are three weeks away'. The candidate wants to resolve the situation by 'the most diplomatic means'.
Eleven candidacies for the presidential election have been accepted by the Constitutional Court, but complaints have been lodged that remain unanswered. Ballot papers could end up including extra names.
