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Seguro leading Portugal's presidential run-off: exit polls

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-02-09 04:31

Supporters of presidential candidate and moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro gather on the day of the presidential election, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, Feb 8, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

LISBON -- Center-left Socialist Party candidate Antonio Jose Seguro was on track to win Portugal's second-round presidential election on Sunday, according to exit polls, ahead of far-right Chega party leader Andre Ventura.

Exit polls showed Seguro securing between 68 percent and 73 percent of the vote, while Ventura was projected to receive 27 percent to 32 percent.

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