Presidential campaign begins By TPN/Lusa, in News · 11-01-2021 19:18:00 · 2 Comments The second day of the presidential election campaign will focus on the central and southern areas of the country with candidates taking part in initiatives dedicated to topics such as labor rights, the environment or higher education. The election campaign runs from 10 to 22 January, with the country living under restrictive measures due to the pandemic. Seven candidates are running for election, Marisa Matias (supported by Bloco de Esquerda), Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (PSD and CDS / PP) Tiago Mayan Gonçalves (Liberal Initiative), André Ventura (Chega), Vitorino Silva, better known as Tino de Rans , João Ferreira (PCP and PEV) and PS activist Ana Gomes (PAN and Livre).