Presidential elections: abstention rate ‘down’; results to start coming through from 8pm

Voter turnout for the election today of the next President of the Republic stood at 45.51% as of 4pm, according to data from the General Secretariat of the Ministry of The post Presidential elections: abstention rate ‘down’; results to start coming through from 8pm appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident3h ago

'I'm an old donkey, I've been through many elections': in Milheirós, voting takes place like nowhere else in the Porto district

In the Porto district, turnout is highest in the municipality of Maia and specifically in the parish of Milheirós, where the participation rate is greatest. Because “people are informed”.

Público4h ago

Projection: abstention will be the lowest in 20 years

There has not been such a low figure since Aníbal Cavaco Silva's first election.

CNN Portugal4h ago

"All signs suggest we'll see higher turnout": 45.51% of voters had already voted by 16:00

It has been 20 years since the Portuguese voted at this pace. According to data from the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Internal Administration, turnout for the Presidential election up to 16:00 was 45.51% — the highest figure since 2006. The data were revealed by André Wemans, spokesperson for the CNE, in remarks to CNN Portugal.

CNN Portugal5h ago

The voter who cast his first vote at 38

In the municipality with the highest abstention rate in the country in the 2021 presidential election, João Vieira voted for the first time at 38. “I voted certain that I have a clear conscience,” he said.

Observador6h ago

Portuguese brave long journeys to vote in London

Several Portuguese travelled about two hours to vote in the presidential election at the Consulate-General in London this morning, where there was a notably large turnout.

Observador6h ago

Appeal to vote marks candidates' remarks

The appeal for Portuguese people to turn out to vote in the presidential election has been a constant in messages from candidates and party leaders who have already exercised their right to vote.

Observador6h ago

"Many people care more about football" — Manuel João Vieira laments "historically high" abstention

Presidential candidate Manuel João Vieira has already cast his vote but did not want to reveal who he voted for. However, he laments the excessively high abstention that has existed in the country “over the last 20 years”.

CNN Portugal7h ago

15:00 — Presidential election: turnout reaches 21 per cent

Compared with the last elections, turnout is up by more than four percentage points. Meanwhile, Iran accuses the US of increasing tensions by interfering in the country’s internal affairs.

Observador7h ago

In the country’s most abstention-prone municipality, some people are voting for the first time at 38

EB/JI Professor António dos Santos Botelho School is hosting three polling stations for the São Miguel parish, with 2,675 registered voters.

Correio da Manhã7h ago

"Come and vote, it's important to vote": Carlos Moedas thanks volunteers at polling stations

The Mayor of Lisbon urged people to vote on Sunday after casting his own ballot in Lisbon.

Correio da Manhã8h ago

"Only those who do not want to be informed are not informed." Political leaders call for mobilisation against abstention

From left to right, the morning was marked by a unanimous appeal for electoral participation. Several political leaders have already cast their votes, including the prime minister, Luís Montenegro, who emphasised the role of the President as a 'key element of the country's social and political balance'.

CNN Portugal8h ago

Party leaders exercise their right to vote and call for participation

Almost all party leaders have already voted. The Prime Minister says the campaign has shown that Portuguese democracy is 'very healthy'.

RTP Notícias8h ago

"Come and vote, it's important to vote": Carlos Moedas thanks volunteers at polling stations

The Mayor of Lisbon urged people to vote on Sunday after he himself cast his vote in Lisbon.

Correio da Manhã8h ago

"Voting is a duty and essential to democracy": José Luís Carneiro urges Portuguese people to head to the polls

The leader of the PS expressed his gratitude to “all the thousands of people who are supporting the electoral process” in Portugal and abroad, saying they are the “guarantee that the electoral process unfolds with full democratic unity”.

Correio da Manhã8h ago

1pm. Ventura: 'Democracy wins when people vote'

André Ventura says the good weather is an incentive for everyone to leave home and go to the polls. Meanwhile, Henrique Gouveia e Melo says these presidential elections could be significant.

Observador9h ago

Weak turnout expected in Portugal's northernmost village

In the village of Cristóval, in the parish of the Melgaço municipality — the northernmost in Portugal — 60 of the 516 registered voters had cast their ballots by 12:25 in the presidential election, and roughly 160 people are expected to have voted by the time the polls close.

RTP Notícias9h ago

'The right to vote is a responsibility': Catarina Martins voted at 10:30am in Porto

After casting her vote, the candidate supported by the Left Bloc urged the Portuguese to turn out to vote and help tackle abstention.

Correio da Manhã10h ago

"Get out of your homes, come and vote": Inês Sousa Real calls on everyone to vote

The PAN leader has already voted and says she is counting on “everyone”, stressing a geopolitical situation “as complex as the one we face”.

Correio da Manhã10h ago

The highest abstention occurred five years ago during the pandemic

COVID-19 and the automatic registration of Portuguese citizens abroad contributed to increasing the abstention rate in the presidential election, with 60.76% of registered voters abstaining in 2021.

Observador10h ago

Marques Mendes says "the international situation is very difficult" and urges Portuguese to take part

The candidate called for a reduction in abstention and admitted he will use the day to “rest” and recharge his batteries.

Correio da Manhã10h ago

Marques Mendes confident of a second round: "It's in my mind, but the Portuguese will decide"

Luís Marques Mendes has already exercised his right to vote in Oeiras. The presidential candidate backed by the AD parties told journalists he is clearly optimistic, stressing that his confidence is threefold: in his campaign's performance, in voter mobilisation and in reducing abstention.

CNN Portugal10h ago

Voter numbers in Portugal have risen since the first presidential election in 1976

RTP Notícias5 Jan