Latest news and stories about election history in Portugal for expats and residents.
“Based on the results already known, I recognise the victory of Dr Mário Soares. I offer him my congratulations and sincerely wish him every success in carrying out the highest office of the nation, for the good of Portugal and all Portuguese.” It was shortly after 22:20 on 16 February 1986, and there were still 141 results to be tallied...
A documentary portrait of the 1986 presidential election by Ivan Nunes and Paulo Pena was made to prompt reflection on the present. It serves as a companion series to the 2026 elections.
On 24 August 1911 the first Portuguese presidential election took place, won by Manuel de Arriaga. What was that election like and what are the differences and similarities with the present day?
Portraits of the 20 presidents of the Portuguese Republic since 1911. This coming weekend there will be elections to decide what comes next.
In 50 years, there have been four candidates who left the race: Carlos Brito, Ângelo Veloso, Jerónimo de Sousa and Alberto Matos. They withdrew in favour of another candidacy, which went on to win the election.
