Presidential Candidates Rally in Aveiro District: Espinho to São João da Madeira
As the election campaigns heat up, the focus is on the district of Aveiro, where key activities will unfold. Two main candidates, António José Seguro and André Ventura, are actively engaging voters as they prepare for the second round of presidential elections.
Campaign Activities in Aveiro District
António José Seguro, the candidate from the Socialist Party (PS), is the leading figure following the first voting round on January 18. He secured 31.11% of the votes, totaling 1,755,563. This week, he will conduct various campaign events, starting with an 11:00 AM visit to the Center for Professional Training in Footwear Industry, located in São João da Madeira. His afternoon schedule includes a visit to Simoldes Aço in Oliveira de Azeméis at 3:00 PM, concluding with a dinner event in Viseu at 7:30 PM.
André Ventura’s Campaign Trail
André Ventura, representing the Chega party, also targets the Aveiro and Porto districts during his campaign. His morning engagement includes a parade in Espinho at 11:30 AM. Later, he will conduct another parade in Póvoa de Varzim, set for 3:30 PM.
Anticipated Voting and Election Dates
The second round of the presidential elections will take place on February 8. However, early voting opportunities are available for those registered by February 1. Citizens can vote in their selected municipalities.
- Early Voting Date: February 1
- Election Day: February 8
Commission National de Élections Confirmation
The Commission Nacional de Eleições (CNE) has confirmed that there are no current restrictions on early voting in the districts of Leiria and Coimbra, which were previously affected by a weather event known as Depression Kristin. CNE’s spokesperson, André Wemans, assured that no issues have been reported that could hinder the early voting process.
Current Political Context
The upcoming election will determine who will succeed Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, whose term ends in March 2026. With André Ventura obtaining 23.52% of the votes in the first round, the competition remains intense.
The results of the second round will be closely monitored as both candidates rally their support in the critical days leading up to the elections.
