Overview
- Near-final counts put António José Seguro around 66.6–66.8% to André Ventura’s 33.2–33.5%, with turnout close to 50%.
- Severe storms led to localized postponements, leaving an estimated 30,000–36,000 registered voters to cast ballots on February 15.
- André Ventura conceded on election night, while several center-right figures had urged support for Seguro to block a Ventura presidency.
- Chega’s approximately one-third share confirms its rapid rise, building on its status as the largest opposition party with about 60 parliamentary seats and influence on immigration policy.
- Seguro is due to take office on March 9, and final tallies will later incorporate the Feb. 15 votes from postponed municipalities without changing the clear national outcome.