In the recent presidential elections in Portugal, socialist António José Seguro secured a remarkable victory over far-right candidate André Ventura, marking a significant moment in the country’s democratic history. This election was particularly notable as it came after a period of political turmoil and a rising threat from extremist candidates. Seguro’s success was driven by a substantial increase in voter support, effectively doubling his backing from the first round and inheriting much of the electoral capital from both left and right opponents, reflecting a broad coalition against the far-right.