Wexford Election 2024: Early Vote Counts Reveal Tight Race and Surprising Candidates

Wexford Election Count Update

Current Status: No seats filled yet.

Key Highlights:

• Candidates Spotted:

  • Peadar McDonald (Green Party) quickly left the count centre, possibly displeased with what he observed.
  • Jason Murphy (National Party) remains, but he is not expected to perform well in the polls.

• 10:46 AM Update:

  • Verona Murphy (Independent) and James Browne (Fianna Fáil) are showing positive signs from the rural New Ross boxes.
  • Concerns arise about George Lawlor (Labour) potentially missing a seat.

• 10:40 AM-notes:

  • Mick Wallace (Independent) will not attend the count. He is at a memorial event for his son in Turin.

• 10:00 AM Findings:

  • In Enniscorthy, Johnny Mythen (Sinn Féin), Cathal Byrne (Fine Gael), and James Browne (Fianna Fáil) are in a tight race.
  • Jackser Owens (Independent) is not polling well but may gain support in urban areas.
  • The first official tally is expected at 12:30 PM.
• 9:00 AM Start:
  • Counting is underway at the Wexford constituency count centre in Loreto Secondary School. With 15 candidates for four seats, competition is fierce.

Bookmakers’ Predictions:

• Verona Murphy is viewed as a frontrunner.
• George Lawlor and Cathal Byrne are again seen as closely matched.
• Johnny Mythen (last election’s top candidate) is closely trailing.

Remaining Candidates:

1. Bridín Murphy (Fine Gael)
2. Jim Codd (Aontú)
3. Jackser Owens (Independent)
4. Michael Sheehan (Independent)
5. Michelle O’Neill (Fianna Fáil)
6. Peadar McDonald (Green Party)
7. Jason Murphy (National Party)
8. Martina Stafford (PBP)
9. Stephen Power (Irish People)

The counting process is just beginning, and the outcome remains uncertain as we await the first tallies.