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Counting begins in Ireland’s presidential election
More than 3.6 million voters chose among three candidates, with Jim Gavin withdrawing late but remaining on the ballot, in an election to replace outgoing President Michael D Higgins.
- Polling stations across Ireland have opened for the presidential election, with over 3.6 million people eligible to vote.
- Catherine Connolly voted in Galway and expressed plans to 'hide away' for the rest of the day after voting.
- Heather Humphreys voted with family at Killeevan Central National School in Co Monaghan.
- Ballot counting begins Saturday, with the winner expected to be announced later at Dublin Castle.
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Voters did not feel represented. Voter turnout was low. More than one in eight ballots were spoiled.
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Counting begins in Ireland’s presidential election
The choice is between three candidates, one of whom withdrew from campaigning three weeks ago.
·Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Total News Sources32
Leaning Left7Leaning Right4Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Left
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Left
41% Left
L 41%
C 35%
R 24%
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