Early parliamentary elections are being held in Ireland

Early parliamentary elections are being held in Ireland

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Ireland is holding early parliamentary elections with a record turnout of 3.7 million voters. According to exit polls, the opposition Sinn Fein is in the lead with 21.1%, ahead of the ruling parties by a fraction of a percent.

On Friday, November 29, voting in the early parliamentary elections started in Ireland. This is reported by the Irish Times, writes UNN.

Details

Polling stations in the country opened at 07:00 and will be open until 22:00. After the polling stations close, the publication will publish exit polls with forecasts of voting results.

It is indicated that this year 3.7 million citizens will have the right to vote - the price is 423 thousand more than in 2023. also, a record turnout is expected in the early parliamentary elections.

In the evening, Reuters reported exit polls. 

It is indicated that the main opposition party "Sinn Fein" won the majority of votes with a minimal margin. Votes, according to exit polls, were distributed: 

  • left party "Sinn Fein" - 21.1%
  • center-right party "Fine Gael" of the current Prime Minister-21.0%
  • режисер по-англійськи " Fianna Fail "  - 19,5%

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