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flag Lisbon mayoral race focuses on housing and traffic, not a deadly streetcar crash.

flag Portuguese voters went to the polls in municipal elections, with Lisbon’s mayoral race drawing national attention after a September 3 streetcar crash killed 16 people. flag Incumbent Mayor Carlos Moedas, leading a right-of-center coalition, faces left-of-center challenger Alexandra Leitão. flag The crash, under investigation for possible mechanical failures, sparked public concern, but Moedas denied political responsibility and avoided turning the tragedy into a campaign issue. flag Many voters said ongoing problems like housing affordability, trash collection, and traffic influenced their decisions more than the crash. flag Moedas, a former European commissioner and Harvard graduate, remains a prominent figure in Portugal’s center-right party and is viewed as a potential future prime minister.

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