Major Shake-Up in PS Candidate Lists: Who's In and Who's Out for the Upcoming Elections?

The PS (Socialist Party) is set to replace over half of its candidates for the upcoming legislative elections in May. The most notable changes include:

Key Changes in Candidate Lists

• Pedro Delgado Alves will now represent Coimbra, while Marcos Perestrello moves to Santarém.
• Paulo Pisco has been replaced by Emília Ribeiro in the European constituency.
• Pedro do Carmo returns in Beja, while José Luís Carneiro leads the list for Braga after his previous controversies.

This reshuffling comes after discussions in the party's executive committee, where the final list composition was to be approved.

Notable Candidates and Constituencies

• Pedro Nuno Santos remains the number one candidate for Aveiro, facing Luís Montenegro.
• Mariana Vieira da Silva, the former Minister, will lead the list for Lisbon.

Reasons Behind the Changes

Several candidates have shifted due to new roles or relocations:

• Francisco Assis and Ana Catarina Mendes have moved on to Brussels.
• Aida Carvalho now leads the list in Guarda, taking over from Ana Mendes Godinho.
• Marcos Perestrello takes on the challenge in Santarém due to Alexandra Leitão's candidacy for Lisbon.

Unknown Reasons for Changes

The replacement of Paulo Pisco, a long-time representative since 1999, raises questions, as he is succeeded by Emília Ribeiro.

In Madeira, Paulo Cafôfo is also replaced by Emanuel Câmara after significant electoral losses. Other notable shifts include:

• Rui Santos from Vila Real and Júlia Rodrigues from Mirandela entering the race for the Assembly of the Republic.

In the Alentejo, Luís Moreira Testa returns to lead in Portalegre, and Pedro do Carmo replaces Nelson Brito in Beja. The list includes many familiar faces, with Pedro Nuno, Carneiro, and Vieira da Silva among those returning.