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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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Next election
-
Government
republic
Capital
Lisbon
Population
10 347 892
Country facts
Legislature
Assembly of the Republic
Established
1128
Currency
Q4916
Official language
Portuguese
Capital
Lisbon
Region
Europe
Area
92,225 km2
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Election history
24 January 2021
Portuguese presidential election
presidentialwon: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa · turnout 39.5%
24 January 2016
Portuguese presidential election
presidentialwon: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa · turnout 48.7%
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 2026-09-15.