Centre&left Socialist leads first round of Portugal's presidential vote, exit polls say

Moderate Socialist candidate Antonio Jose Seguro was leading the first round of Portugal's presidential election, according to two exit polls commissioned by local television. Far-right candidate Andre Ventura trailed in second place, narrowly ahead of conservative pro-business candidate Joao ‍Cotrim de Fegueiredo. The second round is tentatively scheduled for February 8.

Centre&left Socialist leads first round of Portugal's presidential vote, exit polls say
Moderate Socialist candidate Antonio Jose Seguro was leading the first round of Portugal's presidential election, according to two exit polls commissioned by local television. Far-right candidate Andre Ventura trailed in second place, narrowly ahead of conservative pro-business candidate Joao ‍Cotrim de Fegueiredo. The second round is tentatively scheduled for February 8.