# Election

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# Dublin City Council

101 problems: Election posters blocking traffic signals and obstructing paths in Dublin

Most complaints are about posters being at a height that is too low or are obstructing traffic signals and signs.

31.7k

May 15th 2019, 12:05 AM

# go for it

Micheál Martin says some people on the doorsteps are calling on him to pull the plug on this government

‘People do say to me in some areas – go for it,’ said Martin.

26.7k

May 9th 2019, 6:30 PM

# european election

RTÉ now lists all candidates in a constituency whenever one is mentioned on air

How does RTÉ achieve balance with its election coverage? The ‘stopwatch’ approach and listing all its candidates.

19.6k

May 5th 2019, 6:00 AM

# vox pops

Spanish election: PM's party stays in power as far-right wins seats for first time since Franco's death

The Socialist Party fell short of an absolute majority, but increased its share of seats since the last election in 2016.

12.1k

Apr 29th 2019, 7:17 AM

# Uttar Pradesh

Indian man chops off index finger in desperation after voting for wrong party in national election

Pawan Kumar became confused by the symbols on the electronic voting machine.

23.1k

Apr 19th 2019, 5:38 PM

# Mr President

Incumbent Ukrainian president pleads for support as comedian looks set to win the presidency

In a televised address the incumbent pleaded with voters to support him.

20.9k

Apr 18th 2019, 10:35 PM

# Environment

Candidates in more than 150 election areas to go poster free for upcoming elections

After an eight-week campaign 91 candidates have said they are going poster free.

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Apr 17th 2019, 10:20 PM

# flextension

A bit of a breather: Brexit has been delayed for up to 6 months, so what's next?

No-deal planning has stopped, European election planning has started, and the May-Corbyn talks go on.

16.8k

Apr 14th 2019, 10:00 PM

# Israel

Netanyahu set to remain Prime Minister as rival concedes defeat

The win would likely see ‘Bibi’ become the longest-serving leader of the country.

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Apr 10th 2019, 6:15 PM

# COME WHAT MAY

As MPs can't agree what to do about Brexit, EU warns 'our patience is running out'

The House of Commons is set to vote on a number of options today.

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Apr 1st 2019, 8:47 AM

# Fine Gael National Conference

Expect some not-so-subtle election promises as Fine Gaelers land in Wexford

‘Let’s take Ireland forward together’ is the theme of the Fine Gael’s National Spring conference, which kicks off today in Wexford.

15.3k

Mar 22nd 2019, 6:00 AM

# kim jong one

North Korea's election: There's just one approved name on today's ballot

Analysts say the election is held largely as a political rite to enable the authorities to claim a mandate from the people.

22.9k

Mar 10th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Local Elections

'It can feel daunting': Ireland's first Deaf candidate wants to break down the electoral barriers

30-year-old Micheál Kelliher is running as an Independents 4 Change candidate in the Cabra-Glasnevin constituency.

20.2k

Mar 2nd 2019, 8:30 PM

# European elections

Billy Kelleher says he wants to head to Europe as MEP Brian Crowley to outline his intentions tomorrow

Billy Kelleher voiced his interest in contesting the European elections today.

19.7k

Jan 16th 2019, 4:46 PM

# Landslide

Bangladesh prime minister re-elected amid violent clashes in which at least 17 people were killed

Opposition politicians have condemned the election as “farcical”, claiming vote-rigging took place.

6.2k

Dec 31st 2018, 10:28 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Who would you vote for if a general election was held today?

February 2019 will mark three years since the last general election.

43.2k

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Dec 30th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you want a general election in 2019?

The Dáil could run until 2021 – but would you rather go to the polls before then?

31.0k

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Dec 29th 2018, 7:30 PM

# Polls

E-voting machines won't be returning for future elections

The minister said Irish citizens have no urge to depart from the pencil and the ballot paper.

10.0k

Dec 28th 2018, 7:15 AM

# election 18

100 years ago this week, Sinn Féin swept to power in the historic 1918 General Election

The election was a monumental moment in Irish history.

16.8k

Dec 9th 2018, 7:57 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Irish citizens living abroad be allowed to vote in the Irish presidential election?

It’s understood a referendum on the matter will be held next May.

26.9k

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Dec 6th 2018, 8:14 AM

# democracy dude

Florida is on the verge of another election recount; Trump calls it 'a disgrace'

The “purple” state will learn tomorrow whether there will be recounts in two bitter and tight US Midterm election races.

38.7k

Nov 9th 2018, 11:04 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

No 'blue wave', no big upsets, and a big win for Congress diversity

The ‘blue wave’ has been dismissed as a ‘ripple’ – but there’s been historic gains for diversity within Congress.

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Nov 7th 2018, 6:30 AM

# jair bolsonaro

'The vote was built on hate': Brazilians in Ireland react to election of far-right president Bolsonaro

The far-right politician has previously said he is “very proud” to be homophobic.

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Nov 3rd 2018, 7:30 AM

Voices

What is the long-term impact of Peter Casey's result on Irish politics, if there is one?

Ireland may be resistant to the temptations of populism but we are not immune, writes Larry Donnelly.

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Oct 27th 2018, 8:30 PM

# aras 18

This has been the lowest turnout in Irish presidential election history

Just 43.87% of the electorate voted in the presidential election.

23.9k

Oct 27th 2018, 8:14 PM

# vote vote vote

Here's your guide to voting in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum

What, when, where – and a bit of who and which, if you need help with that as well.

44.9k

Oct 26th 2018, 8:00 AM

# aras 18

Here's what the presidential candidates think about Trump, Brexit and the Eighth Amendment

We’ve asked the six nominees why they are running and where they stand on a number of important issues.

33.1k

Oct 17th 2018, 12:05 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are live debates influencing how you'll vote in the presidential election?

Last night, four of the six presidential candidates took part in the first TV debate of the campaign.

31.5k

Oct 16th 2018, 8:34 AM

# Bolsonaro v Haddad

Polarising presidential candidates seek broader appeal ahead of Brazil's run-off election

The two remaining candidates launched rejigged campaigns this week.

10.5k

Oct 14th 2018, 7:00 PM

# thin ice

Naughten leaves Fine Gael short on numbers, but Brexit may mean we avoid an election

The slight Dáil majority enjoyed by Fine Gael has become even more wafer-thin in recent weeks.

8.9k

Oct 13th 2018, 9:00 AM

# aras 18

Most Irish people want election campaign posters banned

In a survey of 1,000 adults, 77% responded that they wanted a ban on presidential posters.

18.4k

Oct 13th 2018, 8:30 AM

# moving swiftly along

Poll: The budget is done, now do you want an election?

Does one logically follow the other?

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Oct 10th 2018, 8:42 AM

# quick quick quick

Today is your final chance to register to vote in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum

Get your skates on.

19.5k

Oct 9th 2018, 10:20 AM

# First Round

Far-right candidate Bolsonaro wins Brazil vote but not outright victory

The former paratrooper was stabbed while campaigning in September.

12.3k

Oct 8th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you registered to vote?

The deadline to register to vote in this month’s election and referendum is fast approaching.

15.5k

Oct 6th 2018, 10:14 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think mayors should be elected directly?

Should constituents directly elect their mayor, or should councillors retain that responsibility.

18.3k

Oct 1st 2018, 9:58 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the use of posters during election campaigns be scrapped?

One presidential candidate already said they won’t use posters during their campaign.

38.3k

Sep 26th 2018, 9:45 AM

Voices

The manner in which Gemma O'Doherty's candidacy was railroaded reinforces her main arguments

Political power in Ireland is held entirely in the hands of a small elite, who govern largely in their own interest. The rest of us are on the outside looking in, writes Caoimhín De Barra.

49.5k

Sep 26th 2018, 7:00 AM

# aras 2018

Sean Gallagher joins Michael D Higgins on ballot sheet for presidency

The presidential election will be held on 26 October.

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Sep 10th 2018, 9:30 AM

# Election

Sweden faces political deadlock after far-right make election gains

Noting the parliamentary deadlock, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven extended an invitation to the opposition.

13.8k

Sep 10th 2018, 7:05 AM