1996 Portuguese Legislative Election
14 January 1996 · The presidency since the revolution
Jorge Sampaio won with 53.91% against Aníbal Cavaco Silva on 46.09%. Turnout 66.3%.
President before
Mário Soares
PS
Elected President
Jorge Sampaio
PS
Winning share
53.9%
Turnout
66.3%
The result
| Jorge Sampaio | Socialist Party | 3 035 056 | 53.91% |
| Aníbal Cavaco Silva | Social Democratic Party | 2 595 131 | 46.09% |