A new poll shows moderate Socialist candidate Antonio José Seguro leading decisively with 67% of voting intentions against far‑right Chega leader André Ventura’s 33% ahead of Portugal’s presidential runoff. Seguro promises a unifying, non‑interventionist presidency, while Ventura vows an activist approach combating corruption and promoting anti‑immigration policies. Some note Ventura’s controversial remarks and high rejection rates among those surveyed suggests he may be leveraging the race mainly to expand his party’s national influence.

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