US EditionPoll Shows Candidates Tied in Portugal’s Presidential Race
A November poll shows Andre Ventura and Henrique Gouveia e Melo each with 18% support, signaling a likely February runoff in Portugal's presidential election.
- Far-Right leader Andre Ventura and independent candidate Henrique Gouveia e Melo are tied at 18% support for Portugal's January presidential election, according to a poll conducted by ICS/ISCTE for Expresso.
- Luis Marques Mendes received 16% support, while Antonio José Seguro garnered 10%, making a runoff likely since no candidate is expected to win outright on January 18.
- The election is significant as the presidency, though ceremonial, can dissolve parliament and dismiss the government, impacting Portugal's political landscape.
- Political scientist Adelino Maltez noted that Ventura might not win in a second round despite his strong performance in the first round.
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Poll shows far‑right leader and independent admiral tied in race for Portugal's presidency
Far-right leader Andre Ventura and a former navy admiral running as an independent are neck-and-neck in voter intentions for Portugal's January presidential election, a poll showed Friday.
Poll shows far‑right leader and independent admiral tied in race for Portugal's presidency
LISBON - Far-right leader Andre Ventura and a former navy admiral running as an independent are neck-and-neck in voter intentions for Portugal's January presidential election, a poll showed Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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