Mendes appeals to the minister, Gouveia criticises the parties and Ventura calls for a dignified campaign
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On the day when 100 figures from the AD stood by Gouveia e Melo, Marques Mendes seized the opportunity to distance himself from the Government — despite being accompanied by two ministers.
Ventura wants to discuss the country, not respond to opponents
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“What António José Seguro fears is that I will put an end to corruption.” That was what the candidate said in Viseu, beside the statue of Sá Carneiro, “an inspiring reference”, a man with whom André Ventura has “many affinities”.
Jorge Pinto satisfeito por "furar barreiras" e ser "a única nova voz nestas eleições"
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Second round? Admiral 'will do whatever the Portuguese want'
In Boticas, the Admiral urged people to go to the polls and admitted that “it would be good if it were settled in the first round.” Mounted on a Harley, Gouveia e Melo said he will “make as many circuits as the Portuguese want.”
Paulo Raimundo joined António Filipe's campaign in Porto
Paulo Raimundo, General Secretary of the PCP, was for the first time alongside António Filipe in what marked the party's first public show of support for the candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, at a rally in Vila Nova de Gaia. António Filipe says he is motivated and confident for the second week of the campaign.
"We're very close": Cotrim de Figueiredo gathers his family at a rally attended by hundreds in Lisbon
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Polls indicate João Cotrim de Figueiredo performs better with younger voters, while older voters show weaker support. However, on his visit this Saturday to Caldas da Rainha, it was precisely senior voters who came closest to the candidate. Earlier, he hosted his family at a rally in Lisbon.
Ventura wants to know which side Montenegro will take in the second round of the presidential election
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The Chega candidate anticipates a final showdown with António José Seguro and issues a challenge to the prime minister.
On the ninth day of the official campaign, Marques Mendes raises the bar: "I will advance to the second round in first place"
In Aveiro, while visiting the Festas de São Gonçalinho, the AD-backed candidate decided to up the ante. “My firm conviction is that I will advance to the second round in first place,” he said, adding that “on the 18th we will know who is right.”
Mendes tried to counter the trend with 'street polls', but ended up hearing what he didn't want
On the seventh day on the campaign trail he had another minister join the campaign. This time it was Paulo Rangel, who said Mendes will 'shoot up' next week. The candidate says he has 'confidence' and is intent on discrediting the daily polls. In the Minho region he aimed barbs at opponents André Ventura and Cotrim Figueiredo: 'Young people's problems are not solved on TikTok'
"Estamos muito perto": Cotrim de Figueiredo reúne família num comício com dezenas de pessoas em Lisboa
The slow (re)conversion of Socialists to Seguro: "That's in the past"
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The great battle of 2014 left the party hesitant, but Socialists have been active in Seguro's campaign. The candidate wants to be 'above party politics', yet the party machine has always been present — and prominent figures are beginning to emerge.
Grandfather Cotrim brings grandchildren on to the stage: "The fight is also for you"
The candidate's family joined the campaign for the first time. His eldest daughter spoke, his four children came on to the stage and Cotrim was moved: “They are the best thing I have done in this world.”
Cotrim de Figueiredo accuses rivals of 'lack of greatness'
João Cotrim de Figueiredo says those who attacked him for admiring Sá Carneiro and Passos Coelho show a 'lack of greatness'. He finished the campaign day with a rally in Lisbon.
Ventura challenges Montenegro to say what he would do in the second round
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André Ventura challenges Luís Montenegro to say what he would do in a head-to-head second-round scenario against António José Seguro. In Portalegre, he bought tangerines and drew political conclusions from their size.
On the eve of early voting, Mendes urges early voters to choose the 'best prepared'
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Presidential candidate Luís Marques Mendes appealed today to voters who will cast their ballots early, asking them to choose the candidate who is 'best prepared' for the office and who has the most experience in government.
'Are you going all the way?': Cotrim and Jorge Pinto cross paths in Oeste with 'sympathy', exchanges of 'ideas' and appeals for votes
Between 'sympathy' and exchanges of barbs, João Cotrim de Figueiredo and Jorge Pinto crossed paths at Praça da Fruta. While the liberal seeks the vote of those who 'want to do something' for the country, the candidate supported by Livre reached out to voters on the left, PAN and even to those on the right who recognise the 'danger to democracy'.
Gouveia e Melo says the polls are manipulated
Gouveia e Melo campaigned against the polls at the Feira de Senhora in Matosinhos. He says they are manipulated and that the real verdict will be seen on the streets and on the 18th. The candidate is in the Porto district this Saturday.
Cotrim throws 'weathervane' accusation back at Marques Mendes
The candidate backed by Iniciativa Liberal pointed out that the former commentator used the same term for Passos Coelho, which effectively turns the label into a compliment. The campaign toured Vila do Conde, Matosinhos and Aveiro.
Tracking poll, day 5: Ventura maintains lead, Cotrim closes in on Seguro
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Daily poll data also show that Gouveia e Melo has fallen again and that Marques Mendes registered a slight rise and is drawing closer to the admiral. In addition, the gap between fifth place and first place has increased. Technical details: Over three days (4, 5 and 6 January 2026) a minimum of 202 to 203 interviews were collected daily by Pitagórica for TVI, CNN Portugal, TSF and JN (depending on adjustments to the sample quotas) to ensure a daily subsample representative of the Portuguese electoral universe (non-probabilistic). The sampling criteria were gender, three age groups and 20 geographic strata (districts, Madeira and the Azores). The compilation of the last three days of fieldwork produced a sample of 608 interviews which, for a confidence level of 95.5%, corresponds to a maximum margin of error of ±4.06%. Interviewees were selected by randomly generating mobile phone numbers, maintaining the proportion of the three main mobile operators. Where necessary, landline numbers were randomly selected to support the sampling plan. Interviews were collected by telephone (CATI – Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing). The study aims to assess Portuguese voters' opinions on issues related to the presidential elections, namely the main protagonists, moments of the campaign, as well as voting intention for the various candidates. A total of 1,244 contact attempts were made to obtain 608 completed interviews, giving a response rate of 48.87%. The distribution of undecided voters is done proportionally. The technical direction of the study is the responsibility of Rita Marques da Silva. The full technical sheet, as well as all the results, have been deposited with the ERC – Entidade Reguladora da Comunicação Social, which will make them available for online consultation.
19:00 — Santana says Seguro is 'fit' for Belém
Santana Lopes stresses, however, that he is not saying he will vote for the Socialist candidate. Meanwhile, Luís Marques Mendes and André Ventura suspended campaign activities to take part in the Council of State.
Santana says the Presidency would be 'in good hands' with Seguro
The presidential candidate missed Santana's television programme and a 'compensation' surfaces in the middle of the campaign during a visit to Figueira. The former PSD leader is relaxed about Seguro. And about Mendes? He doesn't say.
Manuel João Vieira: 'I want to turn Portugal into a paradise and then prevent the Portuguese from spoiling it'
Musician and visual artist Manuel João Vieira has been using humour and artificial intelligence in his campaign for the presidential election on the 16th. He does so to the sound of some of his most daring songs, both with Ena Pá 2000 and through fado, a genre he also performs.
With a sidónio flavour, the Admiral speaks of a 'silent majority'
On the streets of Viana do Castelo, Gouveia e Melo tried to persuade undecided voters and believes in a 'silent majority' that will make itself heard on the 18th. There was time for criticism, but also for a sweet treat.
3pm. 3pm. Gouveia e Melo expects surprises in the elections
In the streets of Viana, the candidate tried to persuade undecided voters and to get people to see the admiral as more than just a vaccination figure. Also, the Executive accuses the PS of having governed 'in rose-coloured clouds'.