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People who turned or will turn 18 between 18 January and 8 February are not eligible to vote in the run-off.
The National Election Commission (CNE) clarifies that the date used to determine whether voters are at least 18 and therefore eligible to vote is the day of the first ballot, 18 January.
Polling and electoral data indicate a high probability of a second round in the upcoming Portuguese presidential election — an uncommon outcome in Portugal’s recent democratic history. If a run-off is confirmed, many young people who turn 18 between the first and second rounds (including those identified as Vera and Lourenço) will only be eligible to vote in the second round, because eligibility is determined by age on each voting date. The situation highlights how timing and legal cut-offs can affect youth participation in closely scheduled elections.
