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Elections in Portugal
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Elections in Portugal: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Luís Montenegro; the system of government is republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Luís Montenegro live
Head of government - Social Democratic Party
In office since
2 April 2024
Party
Social Democratic Party
Head of state
António José Seguro
Region
Europe
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Elections nearby - Europe
Next election
-
Government
republic
Capital
Lisbon
Population
10 347 892
Country facts
Legislature
Assembly of the Republic
Established
1128
Currency
euro
Official language
Portuguese
Capital
Lisbon
Region
Europe
Area
92,225 km2
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Election history
8 February 2026presidential
Portuguese presidential election
18 May 2025parliamentary
Portuguese legislative election
10 March 2024parliamentary
Portuguese legislative election
turnout 59.8%
30 January 2022parliamentary
Portuguese legislative election
turnout 52.2%
24 January 2021presidential
Portuguese presidential election
won: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa · turnout 39.5%
6 October 2019parliamentary
Portuguese legislative election
turnout 48.6%
24 January 2016presidential
Portuguese presidential election
won: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa · turnout 48.7%
4 October 2015parliamentary
Portuguese legislative election
turnout 55.9%
5 June 2011parliamentary
Portuguese legislative election
turnout 58.1%
23 January 2011presidential
Portuguese presidential election
won: Aníbal Cavaco Silva
27 September 2009parliamentary
Portuguese legislative election
turnout 59.7%
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2024 - António Costa Luís Montenegro
peaceful - no coup recorded
2015 - Pedro Passos Coelho António Costa
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Portugal?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Portugal?
The head of government is Luís Montenegro (Social Democratic Party).
When was the last election in Portugal?
The most recent was the Portuguese presidential election on 8 February 2026.
What type of government does Portugal have?
Portugal is a republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.