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# voting - Sunday 2 June, 2019

Bertie Ahern worried Ireland was 'a laughing stock with our stupid old pencils', so why was e-voting never introduced? A Costly Lesson

Bertie Ahern worried Ireland was 'a laughing stock with our stupid old pencils', so why was e-voting never introduced?

Jun 2nd 2019, 10:00 PM 34,119 Views 99 Comments

The history of e-voting in Ireland is a long, winding, costly saga.

# voting - Friday 24 May, 2019

Turnout picks up in final hours of voting in elections and divorce referendum Voting

Turnout picks up in final hours of voting in elections and divorce referendum

Updated May 24th 2019, 7:00 PM 54,370 Views 135 Comments

Polling stations close at 10pm tonight.

Poll: Will you be voting today? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Will you be voting today?

May 24th 2019, 8:56 AM 27,757 Views 94 Comments

Polls close at 10pm.

# voting - Sunday 19 May, 2019

'I Voted' stickers at Dublin city polling booths aim to raise awareness of the ballot box Voting

'I Voted' stickers at Dublin city polling booths aim to raise awareness of the ballot box

May 19th 2019, 7:30 AM 9,554 Views 27 Comments

The stickers will be available at polling stations in the Dublin City Council electoral area.

# voting - Sunday 28 April, 2019

QUIZ: Do you know who this MEP is? Ep2019

QUIZ: Do you know who this MEP is?

Apr 28th 2019, 9:00 PM 35,109 Views 33 Comments

Have you been paying attention to these politicians over the last five years?

Poll: Are you registered to vote? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Are you registered to vote?

Apr 28th 2019, 9:59 AM 18,016 Views 78 Comments

The European and local elections are taking place next month.

# voting - Friday 19 April, 2019

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

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

Apr 19th 2019, 5:38 PM 22,080 Views 47 Comments

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

# voting - Tuesday 16 April, 2019

Residents on Ireland's islands will now vote on the same day as the rest of the country Voting Rights

Residents on Ireland's islands will now vote on the same day as the rest of the country

Apr 16th 2019, 7:51 PM 10,496 Views 10 Comments

The changes won’t be in place before the May election date

Here are the candidates running in the European Parliament elections The Candidates

Here are the candidates running in the European Parliament elections

Apr 16th 2019, 6:10 AM 78,172 Views 43 Comments

There are 59 candidates running across the three constituencies.

# voting - Thursday 11 April, 2019

Nearly a billion people expected to vote as Indian election gets underway Voting

Nearly a billion people expected to vote as Indian election gets underway

Apr 11th 2019, 7:23 AM 5,231 Views 8 Comments

Opinion polls put 68-year-old incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi as favourite.

# voting - Friday 28 December, 2018

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

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

Dec 28th 2018, 7:15 AM 9,853 Views 22 Comments

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

# voting - Friday 14 December, 2018

On this day 100 years ago, Irish women got the vote Centenary

On this day 100 years ago, Irish women got the vote

Dec 14th 2018, 8:00 PM 9,151 Views 59 Comments

We take a look at the important moments leading up to the momentous event.

# voting - Friday 26 October, 2018

Turnout reported to be low as voting enters final hours Vote Late Vote Often

Turnout reported to be low as voting enters final hours

Oct 26th 2018, 8:07 PM 31,812 Views 92 Comments

Polls close at 10pm.

# voting - Sunday 21 October, 2018

'I realised we really needed to get more involved': Migrants on how they're helping change Irish politics Voting This post contains videos

'I realised we really needed to get more involved': Migrants on how they're helping change Irish politics

Oct 21st 2018, 7:00 PM 12,856 Views 88 Comments

With local and European elections coming up in May 2019, more migrants in Ireland are becoming interested in how their vote can help shape the country.

# voting - Thursday 24 May, 2018

Here's your guide to voting in the Eighth Amendment referendum Vote Vote Vote

Here's your guide to voting in the Eighth Amendment referendum

May 24th 2018, 6:30 PM 53,432 Views 214 Comments

What time do polling stations close at? What will the ballot paper say?

# voting - Monday 21 May, 2018

Up to 125,000 people register to vote ahead of Eighth Amendment referendum This Friday

Up to 125,000 people register to vote ahead of Eighth Amendment referendum

May 21st 2018, 6:10 AM 23,297 Views 57 Comments

The National Youth Council of Ireland says new figures represent an “unprecedented surge of voter registration”.

# voting - Monday 14 May, 2018

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

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

May 14th 2018, 11:01 AM 8,890 Views 8 Comments

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

# voting - Wednesday 2 May, 2018

From The Daily Edge Mrs Doyle actress Pauline McLynn stars in a gas new video explaining how to register to vote Check The Register

Mrs Doyle actress Pauline McLynn stars in a gas new video explaining how to register to vote

May 2nd 2018, 4:17 PM 4,641 Views 4 Comments

Ah, go on, go on, go on.

# voting - Wednesday 25 April, 2018

Here's how to register to vote in the Eighth Amendment referendum Vote Vote Vote

Here's how to register to vote in the Eighth Amendment referendum

Apr 25th 2018, 8:30 PM 24,387 Views 46 Comments

Time is running out.

# voting - Saturday 21 April, 2018

Poll: Have you checked to see if you're on the voting register? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Have you checked to see if you're on the voting register?

Apr 21st 2018, 9:15 AM 14,250 Views 62 Comments

The referendum will take place on 25 May.

# voting - Thursday 19 April, 2018

Poll: Are you registered to vote? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Are you registered to vote?

Apr 19th 2018, 9:18 AM 17,474 Views 108 Comments

Some people are having trouble finding themselves on the online register.

# voting - Friday 30 March, 2018

How to get ready to vote in the Eighth Amendment referendum Check The Register

How to get ready to vote in the Eighth Amendment referendum

Mar 30th 2018, 7:45 AM 29,904 Views 137 Comments

We have everything you need to know.

# voting - Tuesday 6 February, 2018

On this day 100 years ago, Irish women got the vote Centenary

On this day 100 years ago, Irish women got the vote

Feb 6th 2018, 6:05 AM 27,744 Views 30 Comments

We take a look at the important moments leading up to the momentous event.

# voting - Sunday 14 January, 2018

Citizens' Assembly recommends a permanent electoral commission, equal funding and weekend voting Voting

Citizens' Assembly recommends a permanent electoral commission, equal funding and weekend voting

Jan 14th 2018, 5:34 PM 10,837 Views 73 Comments

The Assembly has been hearing from experts on the issue all weekend.

# voting - Tuesday 12 December, 2017

Alabama voters go to the polls in crucial Senate contest between Trump pick Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones United States

Alabama voters go to the polls in crucial Senate contest between Trump pick Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones

Dec 12th 2017, 11:14 PM 8,548 Views 72 Comments

Polls are scheduled to close at 7pm (1am Irish time) across Alabama, with three million voters called to cast ballots.

# voting - Tuesday 14 November, 2017

Britain's government has survived the first parliamentary challenges to its Brexit bill Brexit Battles

Britain's government has survived the first parliamentary challenges to its Brexit bill

Nov 14th 2017, 10:15 PM 9,859 Views 16 Comments

An amendment giving devolved legislatures – like Northern Ireland – a veto over the Brexit agreement was defeated.

# voting - Saturday 19 August, 2017

16-year-old boy running for Kansas governor seat Voting

16-year-old boy running for Kansas governor seat

Aug 19th 2017, 1:00 PM 14,745 Views 24 Comments

The teenager said he would support legalising marijuana for medical purposes but he is conservative on gun rights.

# voting - Wednesday 9 August, 2017

Murdered official's identity used to 'hack Kenyan election results' Uhuru Kenyatta

Murdered official's identity used to 'hack Kenyan election results'

Aug 9th 2017, 11:45 AM 9,005 Views 11 Comments

The leader of the country’s opposition coalition has made serious allegations about the vote.

# voting - Tuesday 1 August, 2017

You'll be voting in quite a few referendums over the next two years Cast Your Vote This post contains a poll

You'll be voting in quite a few referendums over the next two years

Aug 1st 2017, 6:05 AM 19,717 Views 49 Comments

The Taoiseach has outlined his referendum plans for the next two years

# voting - Sunday 16 July, 2017

Hundreds of Venezuelans turn out in Tallaght to cast vote against their president Venezuela Votes

Hundreds of Venezuelans turn out in Tallaght to cast vote against their president

Jul 16th 2017, 4:03 PM 23,496 Views 41 Comments

They had turned out from 7am.

# voting - Wednesday 22 March, 2017

Here are the options that could be in the referendum to give vote to Irish abroad Diaspora

Here are the options that could be in the referendum to give vote to Irish abroad

Mar 22nd 2017, 6:01 PM 11,409 Views 67 Comments

Any changes would likely not be in place until before the 2025 presidential election.

# voting - Sunday 5 February, 2017

Political polling is still usually right (apart from the odd surprise), says a new study Poll Position

Political polling is still usually right (apart from the odd surprise), says a new study

Feb 5th 2017, 10:00 AM 4,521 Views 22 Comments

Polls correctly predict elections nine out of 10 times, according to new research.

# voting - Tuesday 8 November, 2016

From The Daily Edge Just 10 lovely little election stories from the US today Election Day

Just 10 lovely little election stories from the US today

Nov 8th 2016, 10:03 PM 6,353 Views 13 Comments

Take a minute away from the stress.

Clinton wins the first ballot of election day - four votes to two Dixville Notch

Clinton wins the first ballot of election day - four votes to two

Nov 8th 2016, 7:09 AM 24,633 Views 38 Comments

Gary Johnson got the other vote.

# voting - Wednesday 19 October, 2016

Paddy Power are so certain Hillary Clinton will win, they're paying out on bets early Risky

Paddy Power are so certain Hillary Clinton will win, they're paying out on bets early

Oct 19th 2016, 10:03 AM 14,162 Views 107 Comments

Trump’s odds are now at 9/2, representing an 18.2% chance of winning.

# voting - Sunday 18 September, 2016

Putin's party dominates elections with 45% of the vote Putin It Up To Them

Putin's party dominates elections with 45% of the vote

Sep 18th 2016, 8:00 PM 11,676 Views 96 Comments

The election follows a tumultuous few years that have seen Russia seize the Crimea peninsula from Ukraine and start a military operation in Syria.

# voting - Friday 8 July, 2016

Poll: Who should be British Prime Minister - Theresa May or Andrea Leadsom? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Who should be British Prime Minister - Theresa May or Andrea Leadsom?

Jul 8th 2016, 10:00 AM 19,240 Views 85 Comments

The Tory leadership race is down to two women.

# voting - Saturday 2 July, 2016

We can learn a thing or two from the Australians when it comes to elections Opinion

We can learn a thing or two from the Australians when it comes to elections

Jul 2nd 2016, 7:30 PM 71 Views 81 Comments

Australia’s mandatory voting laws ensure everyone’s voices are heard argues Barry Dunning

# voting - Wednesday 29 June, 2016

Australians can vote for the Sex Party, Hemp Party and Smokers' Rights Party in this week's election Minor Parties

Australians can vote for the Sex Party, Hemp Party and Smokers' Rights Party in this week's election

Jun 29th 2016, 8:30 PM 16,101 Views 14 Comments

Voting is mandatory in Australia for all adults, with turnout never falling below 90% since it became compulsory in 1924.

# voting - Wednesday 11 May, 2016

We've been promised four referendums - but not one on abortion To The Voting Booths

We've been promised four referendums - but not one on abortion

May 11th 2016, 8:29 PM 27,122 Views 218 Comments

Instead, a ‘Citizens’ Assembly’ will be able to make recommendations to the Dáil on issues like the Eighth Amendment.

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