Public opinion polls

Ireland's Presidential Election: Catherine Connolly Poised for a Landslide Victory

Catherine Connolly, an independent leftwing candidate, is poised to make history as the 10th president of Ireland, with final opinion polls predicting a landslide victory. Connolly, 68, has won the hearts of many young voters with her outspoken views on equality and neutrality, and has been endorsed by artists and

Irish Voters Head to Polls to Elect Next President

In a highly contested election, Irish voters will choose between independent candidate Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys to become the country's next president. With over 3.6 million people eligible to vote, the contest is seen as a head-to-head battle between the two candidates, with

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Ken Livingstone Staves Off Tory Challenge in London Mayoral Election

Ken Livingstone has maintained his lead in the London mayoral election, with polls suggesting a narrow victory over Tory candidate Steve Norris. A MORI poll for ITV News gave Livingstone a 54% to 46% lead, while YouGov for Sky News reported a six-point margin. Despite initial concerns about a reduced

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All-Postal Ballots Boost Turnout in UK Elections Amid Controversy

The use of all-postal ballots for 30 per cent of UK voters in the recent European and local British council elections significantly increased their willingness to vote, according to the latest returns. Turnout in the regions using all-postal votes was higher than in previous elections, with a notable increase in