Portugal votes in a tight presidential race with the far right expected to reach the run-off.
18 January 2026
In the five decades since Portugal threw off its fascist dictatorship, a presidential election has only once before - in 1986 - required a run-off.
Opinion polls in Portugal show that far-right candidate Andre Ventura could win 24 percent, closely followed by Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro.
Opinion polls in Portugal show that far-right candidate Andre Ventura could win 24 percent, closely followed by Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro.