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The second round of the presidential election will be on 8 February, but those who wish to vote early on 1 February can already register. Who can do this and until when? See here.
The reference date for these presidential elections is 18 January and the electoral registers are not updated between the two rounds.
Voters must today go to the polling station in the municipality they chose when registering, identify themselves and state the parish in which they are registered.
The right to vote early can be exercised this Sunday only by those who registered in advance. Around 218,000 people are eligible to vote today.
Registrations for early voting in the presidential election on 18 January close this Thursday. Voters registered in the national territory who opt for early voting will cast their ballots on 11 January; registrations can be completed online at www.votoantecipado.pt or by sending a letter to the General Secretariat. The deadline is final, so eligible voters — including citizens abroad who qualify under the rules — should register now to ensure their participation. The short deadline raises potential administrative and turnout implications for campaign planning and electoral logistics.
The registration period for advance voting on mobility grounds began on Sunday and runs until Thursday 8 January. This option is available to all voters registered in the national territory. Registration can be made online (www.votoantecipado.pt) or by letter addressed to the Secretary‑General of the Ministry of Internal Administration, and voters may choose a ...
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.
