Summary:
Madeirans vote today in the 15th Legislative Assembly election.
Voting is universal, direct, and secret, electing 47 deputies.
Find your voting location by sending an SMS to 3838.
The party with a majority will propose the next President of the Regional Government.
Key events today include the 4th Grand Prix of Windsurfing and the 38th Madeira Music Festival.
Voters Head to the Polls in Madeira
Madeirans are called to the polls this Sunday, March 23, to decide the future of the region in the 15th election for the Legislative Assembly of Madeira. The universal, direct, and secret voting will determine the composition of the regional Parliament for the next legislature, electing 47 deputies.
How to Vote
To find out where to vote, send an SMS to 3838 with the following details: RE, space, citizen card number, space, date of birth in the format year/month/day. You will receive a response with your voting location. Information is also available online at recenseamento.mai.gov.pt or through the 'MAI Mobile' app from the Ministry of Internal Administration.
Post-Election Process
After today's elections, the party or coalition with an absolute or relative majority will indicate to the Representative of the Republic for the Autonomous Region of Madeira the name of the future President of the Regional Government, typically the leader of the most voted party or coalition.
Candidate Voting Times
Here are the voting times for the list leaders of the regional candidates:
- 09:30 - Miguel Pita (ADN) at the São João School in Ribeira Brava
- 09:30 - Paulo Brito (PPM) at Jaime Moniz Secondary School
- 10:00 - Paulo Cafôfo (PS) at Vargem Primary School in Caniço
- 10:00 - Edgar Silva (CDU) at Francisco Franco Secondary School
- 10:00 - Paulo Azevedo (Nova Direita) at Infante School in Monte
- 11:00 - José Manuel Rodrigues (CDS) at Ajuda School
- 11:00 - Gonçalo Camelo (Iniciativa Liberal) at Ajuda School
- 11:00 - Mónica Freitas (PAN) at Dr. Alfredo Ferreira de Nóbrega Junior School in Camacha
- 11:30 - Miguel Albuquerque (PSD) at Ajuda School
- 11:45 - Élvio Sousa (JPP) at Gaula Parish Hall
- 12:00 - Miguel Castro (Chega) at Francisco Fernandes School in São Marinho
- 12:30 - Roberto Almada (BE) at Senior University of Funchal, Barreiros
- 14:00 - Raquel Coelho (Força Madeira) at Jesuit College in Funchal
- Free - Candidate Marta Sofia did not communicate her voting time by 00:00 on March 22.
Regional Agenda Highlights
On this 82nd day of the year, with 283 days remaining until the end of 2025, several initiatives are also scheduled:
- 12:00 - 4th Grand Prix of Windsurfing in Porto Moniz
- 18:00 - 38th Madeira Music Festival featuring a violin, cello, and piano recital with Michael Guttman, Jing Zhao, and José Gallardo at the Noble Hall of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira.
Historical Events on March 23
- 1853 - The Portuguese government imposes Forest Development with free seed distribution.
- 1919 - Benito Mussolini founds the Italian Fascist Combat Movement in Milan.
- 1933 - The German Parliament votes to establish the Nazi dictatorship.
- 1942 - WWII: The U.S. begins internment of Japanese immigrants.
- 2023 - Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the all-time leader in international appearances with 197 matches.
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