Home About Chat Users Issues Party Candidates Polling Firms Media News Polls Calendar Key Races United States President Senate House Governors International

New User Account
"A collaborative political resource." 
Email: Password:

  Uachtarán
INCUMBENT
  PartyIndependent
NameMichael D. Higgins
Won10/26/2018
Votes822,566 (55.81%)
Margin479,839 (+32.56%)
Term11/10/2018 - 11/10/2025

President DETAILS
Parents > Ireland  
Website
Established December 29, 1937
Disbanded Still Active
ContributorEasily Offended Man
Last ModifiedJuan Croniqueur March 06, 2023 11:36pm
DescriptionThe President of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of Ireland. Unless a candidate runs unopposed, the President is directly elected by the people. The President holds office for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms.

The presidency is largely a ceremonial office, but the President does exercise certain limited powers with absolute discretion.

HISTORY

Click For More History Details

RACES
Polls Close Description Takes Office
Oct 25, 2025 04:00pm Irish President  Nov 10, 2025 12:00pm

INFORMATION LINKS

PARTY REGISTRATION

MEDIA

BOOKS
Title Purchase Contributor

NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Nov 11, 2004 12:00am News President McAleese sworn in for second term  Article Some say... 

DISCUSSION
Get Firefox!