The symbolism of the youth vote
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Ventura and Cotrim are attracting young voters like no party does.
Young people and the presidential election: many want a conciliatory president
There are many young people who will be voting for the first time in a presidential election. What they want most from the new head of state is a conciliatory yet critical stance.
Vera and Lourenço will only be able to vote if there is a second round — and it's because of the day they were born
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.
