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André Ventura

André Ventura

Leader of Chega party; Parliamentary Opposition Leader

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Notable Quotes

"This is a profound change in the Portuguese political system." — After Chega overtook Socialists as main opposition, May 2025

"This is a profound change in the Portuguese political system." — After Chega overtook Socialists as main opposition, May 2025

"I am confident we can still win the top spot. We will unite the entire right wing." — Post-election remarks, January 19, 2026

Stories

Portugal's five-way presidential race signals democratic fragmentation

Rule Changes

Lost runoff with 33.3%; claims Chega now leads Portugal's right wing

António José Seguro won Portugal's first-round presidential vote with 31.2% on January 18, 2026, while far-right Chega leader André Ventura captured 23.3%—forcing the country's first runoff in 40 years amid record 11-candidate fragmentation and 61.5% turnout, the highest since 2006. Liberal João Cotrim de Figueiredo took third at 16%, Admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo fourth at 15.7%, and PSD's Luís Marques Mendes fifth at 13.7%. Storm Kristin disrupted the February 8 runoff, postponing voting in flood-hit areas like Alcácer do Sal and Leiria until February 15 for 36,852 voters.

Updated Feb 15