Portuguese legislative election, 2002 Opinion Polling 116 seats needed for a majority

| Date_Released | Polling_institute | Social_Democratic | Socialist | Green_Communist | People_s_Party | Left_Bloc | Lead_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2002 | Election Results | 40.2% 105 seats | 37.8% 96 seats | 6.9% 12 seats | 8.7% 14 seats | 2.7% 3 seats | 2.4% |
| March 17, 2002 | Exit Poll - RTP1 Universidade Católica | 37.0% – 42.0% | 36.0% – 41.0% | 5.5% – 8.0% | 7.5% – 10.0% | 3.0% – 4.0% | 1.0% |
| March 17, 2002 | Exit Poll - SIC Eurosondagem | 40.1% – 43.9% | 35.5% – 39.3% | 6.2% – 8.4% | 6.2% – 8.4% | 2.0% – 3.4% | 4.6% |
| March 17, 2002 | Exit Poll - TVI INTERCAMPUS | 37.8% – 42.8% | 35.5% – 40.5% | 6.8% – 9.8% | 5.3% – 8.3% | 1.6% – 4.2% | 2.3% |