Portugal Votes in Unpredictable Election as André Ventura Leads Polls

Voters in Portugal cast their ballots on Sunday in a presidential election that polls suggest will likely proceed to a second-round runoff for only the second time since 1974.Populist André Ventura of the Chega party currently leads the race against António José Seguro of the Socialist Party and independent Henrique Gouveia e Melo to succeed Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.Although the office lacks executive power, the winner will act as a critical arbiter with the authority to dissolve parliament and veto legislation following a period of economic volatility.