Seguro Tops Portugal's First Round; Runoff With Far-Right Ventura Set for Feb. 8

Overview

• With 99.02% of precincts counted, António José Seguro has 31.04% and André Ventura 23.61%, confirming a second round.
• The Feb. 8 runoff will be Portugal’s first presidential second round since 1986.
• A record 11 candidacies were validated, and three invalidated names still printed on ballots will have their votes nullified, according to the CNE.
• Official figures showed 21% turnout by noon local time, with final participation not yet released.
• Polling highlights Ventura’s unusually high rejection rates, which surveys suggest would disadvantage him in a head-to-head runoff.