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Antonio Jose Seguro

Socialist presidential candidate, Socialist Party

2 articles · 19 January 2026 to 8 February 2026

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Former party leader positioned as moderate willing to work with centre-right minority government.
Won the first round of Portugal's presidential election with 31.1% of the vote, advancing to a runoff against Andre Ventura.

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Seguro favoured to win Portuguese presidential runoff as right fails to unite behind Ventura

Centre-left candidate leads polls by two-to-one margin in Sunday's vote, while far-right Chega leader fails to consolidate conservative support despite historic first-round showing.

Clara Devereux8 February 20267 min read

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Portugal heads for presidential runoff as Socialist Seguro faces far-right Ventura

Antonio Jose Seguro leads first round with 31.1% but falls short of majority, setting up 8 February contest against Chega leader Andre Ventura on 23.5%

Marek Jankowski19 January 20267 min read

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