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André Ventura re-elected president of Chega with 98% of the votes

André Ventura was re-elected as president of Chega in today’s elections, marking a new step for the party during its convention.

31 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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André Ventura was re-elected today, on Saturday, as president of Chega with 98% of the votes in a direct election where he was the only candidate. This re-election occurs during Chega's 1st convention since the party became the 2nd largest force in parliament.

According to official information, there were also 1.5% of blank votes and 0.5% of invalid votes. Details on the total number of voters or the turnout rate were not disclosed.

Chega's national convention is scheduled to take place from November 20 to 22 in Entroncamento. André Ventura expressed his intention to demonstrate that the party is mature and ready to govern.

Ventura's re-election is a significant moment for Chega as the party seeks to consolidate its position in national politics. During this time, protests for housing continue, with demonstrations occurring today in Lisbon and Porto.

These protests reflect a growing concern about housing in Portugal, which has been a central theme in current political discussions. Chega, under Ventura's leadership, is trying to balance this issue in its policies.

Thus, Ventura aims not only to maintain the party's leadership but also to align his proposals with the public's concerns regarding housing, which remain a priority on political agendas.

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