António Sampaio da Nóvoa
António Sampaio da Nóvoa is a Portuguese academic and politician who gained prominence as a candidate for the presidency in the 2016 elections. He is known for his extensive background in education and has served as a rector of the University of Lisbon. Sampaio da Nóvoa has been recognized for his efforts to reform the Portuguese education system and is often associated with progressive political ideals. Recently, he was mentioned in a news article discussing potential candidates for the upcoming presidential elections, where he garnered a small percentage of voter preference, reflecting the current political landscape in Portugal.
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Recent news mentions
António Sampaio da Nóvoa is mentioned as a previous candidate supported by the party.
Livre vai entrar na corrida a Belém e promete “celeridade” na escolha | Presidenciais 2026
Portugal· 2025-10-20
António Sampaio da Nóvoa has definitively withdrawn from the presidential race for 2026, stating he does not have the conditions to advance.
Presidenciais: Sampaio da Nóvoa coloca-se fora da corrida a Belém | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-08-13
António Sampaio da Nóvoa announced that he will not run for the presidential race.
Ex-líder da IL João Cotrim Figueiredo é candidato às eleições presidenciais | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-08-13
António Sampaio da Nóvoa is mentioned as a potential presidential candidate.
Sem Sampaio da Nóvoa, podem surgir mais dois candidatos à esquerda | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-07-23António Sampaio da Nóvoa has not yet announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election.
Gouveia e Melo tomba, Mendes desliza, Seguro dispara: favoritos em empate técnico | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-07-21
António Sampaio da Nóvoa will decide this week whether he is a candidate for the presidential elections of 2026.
Sampaio da Nóvoa decide esta semana se é candidato a Belém | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-07-09António Sampaio da Nóvoa will be responsible for the academic praise at the ceremony.
Ex-PR Pedro Pires recebe doutoramento 'honoris causa'
Cabo Verde· 2025-07-07
António Sampaio da Nóvoa is being considered for an independent candidacy for the presidency.
Sampaio da Nóvoa decide em breve. Apoio do PS a Seguro é problema | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-07-03
António Sampaio da Nóvoa ran for president in 2016 and is mentioned as a potential candidate in the future.
Santos Silva não concorre a Belém e espera uma “candidatura independente agregadora” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-07-02
António Sampaio da Nóvoa is a university professor and former presidential candidate who is part of the delegation presenting the petition.
Petição pelo reconhecimento do Estado da Palestina vai ser entregue no Parlamento | PalestinaPortugal· 2025-06-23
António Sampaio da Nóvoa is tied with Mariana Leitão, each receiving 3% preference.
Gouveia e Melo é o preferido para Belém, Mendes é segundo. Esquerda quase irrelevante | SondagemPortugal· 2025-04-04