Chega depasses PSD in latest Polls

 

Chega depasses PSD in latest Polls

Yes, the far-right Chega party has overtaken the ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) / Democratic Alliance (AD) coalition in multiple recent national tracking polls.

The latest data from late May 2026 highlights a significant shift in Portugal's political landscape, pushing the governing right-wing coalition into third place.

Latest Poll Standings (May 2026)

According to a highly publicized national barometer released on May 22, 2026, voting intentions for a theoretical general election have rearranged the top three positions:

• Partido Socialista (PS): Leading comfortably at 33.4%
• Chega: 23.5%, securing second place
• Aliança Democrática (AD / PSD-CDS): 23.2%, dropping to third place

Key Takeaways from the Shift

• Governing Fatigue: Roughly one year after the country's snap parliamentary elections, the governing AD coalition under Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has experienced severe drops in voter satisfaction, losing roughly 10 points to the opposition in recent tracking trends.
• Consolidated Opposition: Led by André Ventura, Chega has managed to preserve a highly stable and resilient voter base. This allowed them to eclipse the falling AD numbers to become the principal political force on the Portuguese right.
• Socialist Resurgence: The opposition Partido Socialista (PS) under José Luís Carneiro has bounced back significantly, benefiting from widespread public disillusionment with current government policies.