Seguro edges into Portugal runoff as center-left leads after first round
TL;DR
Exit polls position António José Seguro (center-left) to win the first round with about 30–35% and advance to a February 8 runoff against far-right André Ventura, who is polling 20–24%, while João Cotrim de Figueiredo trails; turnout is around 40% of registered voters, signaling notable engagement and highlighting Chega’s rapid rise in Portuguese politics.
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