# Election

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# First Round

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

The former paratrooper was stabbed while campaigning in September.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sep 10th 2018, 7:05 AM

# the movement

Italy's Salvini touts plan to 'save Europe' after Steve Bannon talks

Salvini said that next year’s elections for the bloc were a chance for “historical change”.

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Sep 8th 2018, 4:55 PM

# Fine Gael Think-In

A tale of two letters: Election speculation rife this week as Leo says it's 'prudent' to be ready

Leo wants to talk but Micheál’s not ready. Are we in for a bad break up?

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Sep 7th 2018, 12:05 AM

# Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa calls for Zimbabwe to unify as opposition cries foul

His plea for unity came after allegations of foul play sparked a deadly crackdown on protesters in Harare on Wednesday.

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Aug 4th 2018, 7:26 AM

# deadly clashes

Zimbabwe opposition leader lashes 'unverified fake results' as Zanu-PF claim victory

Robert Mugabe’s successor Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared winner of the historic election.

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Aug 3rd 2018, 11:35 AM

# Tense

Zimbabwe government vows to enforce security crackdown to prevent further protests

Three people were shot dead during demonstrations yesterday.

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Aug 2nd 2018, 7:08 AM

# Election

Three shot dead after Zimbabwean army opens fire on protest

Earlier official results showed that the country’s ruling Zanu-PF party won the most seats in parliament.

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Aug 1st 2018, 7:45 PM

# Decision time

Voting closes after high turnout in Zimbabwe's first post-Mugabe election

Officials overseeing the polls said long queues at many polling stations suggested a high turnout nationwide.

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Jul 30th 2018, 9:19 PM

# polling day

Mugabe hopes his former party will lose Zimbabwe election

Voters in Zimbabwe are going to the polls today in the country’s first election without Robert Mugabe on the ballot.

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Jul 30th 2018, 7:52 AM

# Running

Gavin Duffy seeking nomination for presidential election

Duffy, best known for being a Dragon’s Den panelist, confirmed the news on Twitter this morning.

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Jul 29th 2018, 9:14 AM

# foreign ads

Watchdog fears foreign ads could influence Irish referendums and elections

The Standards in Public Office said it is concerned about political interference from organisations outside of Ireland.

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Jul 26th 2018, 1:33 PM

# Dublin Bay North

Catherine Noone to join Fine Gael ticket in the 'group of death'

She was selected to run alongside Education Minister Bruton.

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Jul 23rd 2018, 9:48 PM

# Your Say

Poll: When do you want a general election?

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

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Jul 22nd 2018, 12:24 PM

# Election

Irish Countrywomen's Association had 'tainted and flawed' advice in ballot papers dispute, court hears

A member claims that votes were not counted for election to the association’s national executive.

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Jul 12th 2018, 5:53 PM

# Hat in the Ring

'I'm a political animal': Former Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke considering a presidential run

Burke said he had been approached by locals in his area and younger members of his own team about possibly mounting an election bid.

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Jul 12th 2018, 1:31 PM

# Rás to the Áras

Gerard Craughwell says he'll do his utmost to challenge Michael D for the presidency

Michael D Higgins confirmed this morning that he would seek a second term in the Áras.

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Jul 10th 2018, 11:02 AM

# battle for the Áras

'It could be the oddest election ever': What we can expect from the next presidential election

Who’d want to run against Michael D? We take a look at what we can expect.

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Jul 7th 2018, 10:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you want a general election this year?

There may be trouble ahead.

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Jul 4th 2018, 8:40 AM

# Presidential Election

Fianna Fáil to support Michael D Higgins if he chooses to run for second term in office

A presidential election is due to be held in October.

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Jun 26th 2018, 7:20 PM

# Lord Mayor

Independent councillor Nial Ring elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin

Ring was elected by fellow councillors this evening and becomes the 349th Lord Mayor of the city.

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Jun 25th 2018, 7:43 PM

# Abortion stance

Tóibín concedes he may not be able to run under Sinn Féin banner at next election

He also confirmed that he won’t be resigning from the party.

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Jun 25th 2018, 10:24 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you want a general election this year?

Fine Gael is reportedly preparing itself for a snap election.

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Jun 24th 2018, 9:16 AM

# strong words

'Flat and extraordinarily arrogant', Micheál Martin's verdict on Mary Lou McDonald's speech

The Fianna Fáil leader accused Sinn Féin of ‘an entitlement to government’.

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Jun 17th 2018, 3:18 PM

# giuseppe conte

Italy has a new prime minister

Giuseppe Conte has emerged from obscurity as a compromise candidate for prime minister of a government formed by far-right and anti-establishment parties.

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May 23rd 2018, 11:00 PM

# the maduro diet

Venezuela's unpopular leader is the favourite as voters go to the polls

Dramatic inflation and scarce food supplies have forced many Venezuelans to emigrate to countries including Ireland.

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May 20th 2018, 2:52 PM

# early tallies

'We're done with corruption': Fiery cleric and paramilitary leader surge in Iraq elections

The complex electoral arithmetic of the Iraqi system, however, means that the final makeup of 329-seat parliament is still far from decided.

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May 14th 2018, 11:01 AM

# Malaysia

World's oldest leader to be sworn in at age of 92

His election was a huge political upset.

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May 10th 2018, 7:28 AM

# islamic state

'I don't know where my daughters are': Suicide attack on Kabul voter registration centre kills 57

A wounded man in a hospital bed wept saying: “I don’t know where my daughters are. God damn the attackers!”

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Apr 22nd 2018, 12:52 PM

# president

Barnardos chief Fergus Finlay 'very interested' in seeking presidency if Michael D does not

An election is expected to be held in October, however other candidates have been put forward to date.

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Apr 19th 2018, 10:54 AM

# Poll

Majority don't want to see a general election this year

Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has said his party is “fully determined” to avoid an election until at least the end of this year.

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Apr 15th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you like a general election this year?

The ‘confidence and supply’ agreement between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael may be reaching the end of its shelf-life.

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Apr 4th 2018, 9:54 AM

# in the cold

Putin records best ever election performance (but western leaders aren't lining up to congratulate him)

So far only close allies have congratulated him as Moscow’s relations with the West disintegrate.

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Mar 19th 2018, 6:50 AM

# exploited fears

Putin on course to become longest-serving Russian leader since Stalin

Putin has exploited Russians’ fears by pointing to what he described as US plans to isolate the country and gain a military advantage over it.

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Mar 17th 2018, 9:00 AM

# Pennsylvania

Democrat Conor Lamb claims victory in key congress election battle in Trump stronghold

Democrat Conor Lamb clung to a slender lead today in the longtime GOP stronghold friendly to President Donald Trump.

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Mar 14th 2018, 9:47 PM