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Election

go for it

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

9 May 2019

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european election

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

5 May 2019

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vox pops

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

29 Apr 2019

12.2k

Uttar Pradesh

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

19 Apr 2019

23.2k

Mr President

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

18 Apr 2019

21.0k

Environment

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

17 Apr 2019

16.4k

flextension

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

14 Apr 2019

16.8k

Israel

Netanyahu set to remain Prime Minister as rival concedes defeat

Updated 10 Apr 2019

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COME WHAT MAY

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

Updated 1 Apr 2019

27.1k

Fine Gael National Conference

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

22 Mar 2019

15.3k

kim jong one

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

10 Mar 2019

22.9k

Local Elections

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

2 Mar 2019

20.3k

European elections

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

16 Jan 2019

19.8k

Landslide

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

31 Dec 2018

6.3k

The Daily Poll

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

30 Dec 2018

43.2k

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The Daily Poll

Poll: Do you want a general election in 2019?

29 Dec 2018

31.0k

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Polls

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

28 Dec 2018

10.1k

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

9 Dec 2018

16.9k

The Daily Poll

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

6 Dec 2018

27.0k

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democracy dude

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

9 Nov 2018

38.8k

As it happened

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

Updated 7 Nov 2018

42.1k

jair bolsonaro

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

3 Nov 2018

26.5k

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Opinion

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

Larry Donnelly

27 Oct 2018

39.2k

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aras 18

This has been the lowest turnout in Irish presidential election history

27 Oct 2018

24.0k

vote vote vote

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

26 Oct 2018

45.2k

aras 18

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

17 Oct 2018

33.2k

The Daily Poll

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

16 Oct 2018

31.5k

Bolsonaro v Haddad

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

14 Oct 2018

10.5k

thin ice

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

13 Oct 2018

8.9k

aras 18

Most Irish people want election campaign posters banned

13 Oct 2018

18.5k

moving swiftly along

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

10 Oct 2018

30.6k

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quick quick quick

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

9 Oct 2018

19.5k

First Round

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

8 Oct 2018

12.3k

The Daily Poll

Poll: Are you registered to vote?

6 Oct 2018

15.6k

The Daily Poll

Poll: Do you think mayors should be elected directly?

1 Oct 2018

18.4k

The Daily Poll

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

26 Sep 2018

38.3k

Opinion

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

Caoimhín De Barra

26 Sep 2018

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aras 2018

Sean Gallagher joins Michael D Higgins on ballot sheet for presidency

10 Sep 2018

73.5k

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Election

Sweden faces political deadlock after far-right make election gains

10 Sep 2018

13.8k

the movement

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

8 Sep 2018

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