Projections from television networks indicate that both candidates may secure between three to five mandates.
In terms of percentages, SIC forecasts that Maria das Dores Meira could receive between 27.4% and 32.3% of the votes, while Fernando José is projected to obtain between 25.8% and 30.6%.
RTP projects between 29% and 34% for the former mayor and between 27% and 31% for the socialist candidate.
Following the projections are Chega, CDU (the PCP/PEV coalition), IL, Livre, BE, ADN, and PAN.
[Updated at 20:20]
