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Ireland’s Election: Exit Polls Indicate Close Race Between Major Parties

An exit poll suggests a tight three-way race in Ireland's election, with Sinn Féin potentially leading but facing coalition complexities.

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Updated: Nov 29th, 2024, 9:46 PM ET

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As voting concludes in Ireland's election, an exit poll indicates a tight race among Sinn Féin at 21.1%, Fine Gael at 21%, and Fianna Fáil at 19.5%. With coalition negotiations anticipated, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil express intentions to form a government without Sinn Féin, which poses challenges for the latter's aspirations to lead a leftist coalition. Counting starts on Saturday, key leaders suggest the final picture will only emerge once all results are available amid a historically competitive political climate.

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