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Portugal moves to a presidential runoff between centre-left Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro and far-right challenger Andre Ventura after neither won 50% in the first round; polls suggested Seguro was the favourite to win, as storms hit the country and the largely ceremonial presidency still wields influence through veto power and the ability to dissolve parliament.
Portugal heads into Sunday’s presidential runoff as storms trigger a state of emergency and widespread evacuations; turnout could decide between far-right candidate André Ventura and moderate left contender António José Seguro, with some municipalities delaying voting but officials insisting the election proceed.
Democrat Christian Menefee won the Texas 18th Congressional District special election runoff, defeating Amanda Edwards and filling the remainder of Rep. Sylvester Turner’s term, thereby narrowing the Republicans’ already slim House majority; Menefee will face a March 3 primary for the full 2027–29 term.
Texas’ 18th Congressional District runoff will decide who finishes the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s term, with Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards advancing in a race that required a runoff after neither won 50% in November. The results were provided by HarrisVotes, and voters will also cast ballots on March 3 in the primary for the next term, all amid ongoing map-related litigation that could affect the district’s long-term representation.
Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards advanced to a runoff to fill Texas’ 18th Congressional District seat, vacant since March. The Texas race will further shrink Speaker Mike Johnson’s already slim Republican majority in the House; with either winner sworn in, Republicans could lose only one more vote on party-line legislation given the current 218-213 split. The runoff follows a redistricting process that reshaped the district and overlaps with March primaries and an April runoff, plus an April New Jersey special election for Mikie Sherrill’s seat.
Portugal votes in a tightly watched presidential race where far-right Chega leader Andre Ventura is near a runoff threshold alongside a Socialist candidate and a Liberal Initiative rival; with about 11 million eligible voters, polls show a close contest that could force a second round after tonight’s exit polls.
Exit polls position António José Seguro (center-left) to win the first round with about 30–35% and advance to a February 8 runoff against far-right André Ventura, who is polling 20–24%, while João Cotrim de Figueiredo trails; turnout is around 40% of registered voters, signaling notable engagement and highlighting Chega’s rapid rise in Portuguese politics.
Democrat Jaha Howard narrowly won the Georgia Senate special election runoff, representing a district in metro Atlanta, after a competitive race against fellow Democrat Roger Bruce. Howard, a dentist and former Cobb County School Board member, will succeed resigning Senator Jason Esteves and has emphasized his commitment to LGBTQ and women's rights. He is set to serve in the state Senate and faces reelection next year.
Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards advanced to a runoff in a special election for Texas's 18th Congressional District, which has been vacant since March. The race is crucial as it could impact the GOP's slim majority in the House. Menefee, Harris County attorney, and Edwards, former Houston City Council member, are vying to serve out the remainder of the term after the death of Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner. The district's redrawn boundaries and demographic shifts add complexity to the race.
Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards advanced to a runoff in a special election for a deep-blue Texas House seat in Houston, following a crowded race with 16 candidates. The seat, historically held by Black representatives, became vacant after the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner, and the runoff will determine who serves the remainder of his term until January 2027.
Malawi is counting votes in a closely contested presidential election amid economic hardship, with a potential runoff between incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and former President Peter Mutharika, as the country faces high inflation, fuel shortages, and recent natural disasters.
Bolivia's presidential election will proceed to a runoff between two rightwing candidates, Rodrigo Paz Pereira and Jorge Quiroga, ending nearly 20 years of leftist dominance, amid a challenging economic crisis and high null vote rates.
Bolivia's presidential election is headed to a runoff between centrist Rodrigo Paz and right-wing Jorge Quiroga, marking a shift after over two decades of left-wing dominance and reflecting voter hesitance towards a rightward shift. Paz, a moderate with ties to Bolivia's old political elite, leads in early results, signaling a desire for change amid economic turmoil and political upheaval.
Poland's presidential runoff features a close race between pro-EU Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki, with the outcome potentially shaping Poland's future alignment with the EU and its internal policies. Polls indicate a tight contest, and the election's result will influence Poland's political direction and its role in Europe.
Poland is holding a closely contested presidential runoff election between liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki, with the outcome seen as a bellwether for populist nationalism in Europe. The election is influenced by international figures like Donald Trump, who has endorsed Nawrocki, and centers on issues such as the balance of power between the president and government, Poland's stance on the EU, and security concerns related to Ukraine. The election reflects deep political divisions, especially among young voters, and could impact Poland's political trajectory and its relations with the EU.