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The majority of voters are confident about what they will do, but many will choose the opposite approach.
António José Seguro and André Ventura advanced to a presidential runoff that sets a stark choice for voters. Seguro framed himself as a unifying 'President of all Portuguese', while Ventura characterised his campaign in opposition to the 'socialist space', producing an 'ocean of differences' in tone and strategy. The second round will test whether a conciliatory, centrist message or a confrontational, non‑socialist platform gains broader traction.
The total of votes on the left is not enough to win the second round — unless Henrique Gouveia e Melo sides with António José Seguro, who must win votes from the centre and the democratic right. Ventura came second, having almost tripled his 2021 vote. How far could he go?
With a historic qualification for the run-off secured, Ventura presents himself as the only one capable of 'leading the right' and expects the right to rally behind him. He has already prepared a showdown with socialism and wants to dispel fear.
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Jorge Miguel Teixeira does not consider the final week of campaigning to be fatal for Cotrim. The supporter says it is too early to finalise results and that there is still a possibility the candidate will go to a second round.
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About half an hour after projections indicated he would advance to the second round, André Ventura said that “if they are confirmed, it is a sign that the right has woken up and that we will have a new right in Portugal”, adding that now “another battle begins, the presidential run-off”. On leaving ...
Poll projections indicate António José Seguro will reach the second round, with Ventura likewise almost guaranteed to advance.
The liberal candidate, who is for the first time included in run-off scenarios, clearly beats Ventura and is neck and neck with the other opponents.
Marques Mendes also rejects Cotrim Figueiredo's accusation that the PSD is pressuring party members. Meanwhile, António Filipe says he will only discuss run-off scenarios after 18 January.
André Ventura challenges Luís Montenegro to clarify who the PSD would support in a potential run-off between him and António José Seguro. Campaigning at the Portalegre Market, the presidential candidate points out that there are pieces of government legislation that have only been approved with Chega's support.
Qualification for the second round will be decided in a photo-finish.
