The leaders of the main parties in Portugal encourage participation in the elections

Los Portuguese They go to opinion polls on Sunday in The third parliamentary elections That is celebrated in the country In a three -year period. About 25.56 % of voters registered in the legislative elections voted until noon (local time), according to the data published by the Ministry of Internal Administration. The percentage is slightly higher than the recorded at the same time than the previous electoral appointment day on March 10, 2024.
Among those who voted in the morning, he was different gaming leaders with seats in Parliament. Louis Montenegro Voice in Espinho. Conservative leader Democratic Alliance (M) He told reporters that he expects “good participation” and that people feel responsible for voting to choose the future of “prosperity, hope and stability.”
Socialist leader, Pedro Nuno SantosHe voted in Lisbon with his son Sebastawo. Secretary -General Socialist Party (PS) Also Call to participate In the elections, “we do not leave in the hands of others the decision we want,” and therefore “we are not surprised by something we do not want.”
After an exciting campaign, André Vinterora He appeared in good health in Lisbon to exercise his right to vote. Supportive training leader -musician It arrives He called for a vote. “Make your choice, and choose the future of the country, whatever it is,” confirms that the most important thing “for the country is the health of democracy.”
The rest of the leaders also encourage the vote
Participation calls are also followed by other parties. Roy RochaTo A liberal initiativeI remembered the importance of voting at the time of the country’s political turmoil. He said: “The Portuguese knows that what we decide is very important. We were in a political crisis for a period of time, a legislative body that has not ended, so I have a lot of confidence in the Portuguese people.”
Mariana Mortaga Voice in Lisbon, remember 50 years of free vote in Portugal. “It has been 50 years since women have been able to vote freely for the first time in Portugal. That is why it is extremely important to vote and remember that we choose those who represent us,” he said. After the election campaign and the repeated calls of the Socialist Party to vote, coordinator Left He stressed that “the useful vote is the vote that chooses deputies in Parliament.”
At Alhos Vedros, in the municipality of Maita, where he exercised his right to vote, Paulo RaymondoAmong the Portuguese Communist Party, they expected people to celebrate life in better conditions from Monday. Roy TafarisOn the other hand, he strengthened that, more than right, the vote should be seen as “a duty with the country.” “The vote is a duty towards the country and it is right, if it does not exercise the value of that, its value will be reduced. Come and vote, do not forget to vote, this is a interesting for everyone!” Lever leader said while voting in Lisbon. and Inês sousa realAmong the people-natural training (PAN), he stressed that “democracy has each of us” and that it is important in the place of “fighting abstaining from attack” and “ensuring a new political cycle with stability.”
Today it passes naturally
According to the National Elections Committee, the legislative elections It is developing naturallyRegister some complaints only about the delay at the beginning of the police vote, due to the need to deposit in opinion polls The expected vote.
Early elections are held after the government leadership Louis Montenegro I lost a Voting confidence last March. More than 10.8 million residents residing in Portugal and abroad are called to vote to choose 230 people. Opinion polls were opened throughout the national region at 8:00 and closed at 7:00 pm. The first results They will be published After 20:00 (local time).