Chega Edges Out CDU in Lisbon by Just 3 Votes, Securing Extra Council Seat Amid PCP Dispute
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Chega Edges Out CDU in Lisbon by Just 3 Votes, Securing Extra Council Seat Amid PCP Dispute

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Summary:

  • Chega wins two council seats in Lisbon, while CDU secures only one, confirmed after final vote count.

  • The margin was extremely narrow, with Chega leading CDU by just three votes in the election.

  • PCP does not accept the result and is considering a legal challenge to the Constitutional Court.

  • Elected officials include Bruno Mascarenhas and Ana Simões Silva from Chega, and João Ferreira from CDU.

Election Results Finalized in Lisbon

The vote-counting process for the Lisbon City Council elections concluded this Friday, confirming the distribution of mandates as initially reported on Sunday night. According to the general counting assembly, Chega has secured two council seats, with Bruno Mascarenhas and Ana Simões Silva elected, while the CDU will have one seat, represented by João Ferreira.

Dispute Over the Outcome

Despite the official results, the PCP (Portuguese Communist Party) is not accepting the outcome as final. They are evaluating their options, which could include an appeal to the Constitutional Court. This move highlights the ongoing political tensions following the close election.

Background Context

This result reinforces the political shifts observed in recent local elections, with Chega gaining ground in Lisbon's municipal politics.

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