Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Portugal's presidential election features 11 candidates
Portugal is having a presidential election with 11 candidates.
The election is on January 18, but it's unlikely anyone will win more than half the votes.
So, the top two candidates will have a second vote on February 8.
The candidates have two weeks to campaign and try to get people to vote for them.
Portugal's presidential election will take place on January 18 with 11 candidates.
A runoff vote is likely on February 8 as it's unlikely any candidate will secure more than 50% of the vote.
The official campaign period is two weeks long.
The top two candidates will compete in the runoff if no one wins a majority.
The broad field of candidates makes a runoff vote probable.
- Who
- 11 candidates
- What
- Portugal's presidential election
- When
- January 18, with a possible runoff on February 8
- Where
- Portugal
- Why
- To elect the president of Portugal
- Number of Candidates
- 11
- Election Date
- January 18
- Runoff Date
- February 8
- Campaign Period
- Two weeks
- Votes Needed to Win
- More than 50%