General Elections 2024

Candidates from Laois, Offaly and Longford Westmeath are set for the upcoming general election on November 29th.

Voters in these regions will have the chance to decide who will represent them in the next Dáil.

Learn more about the election process, important dates, and each candidate to make an informed choice. Stay updated as we approach this key date for local and national representation.

Click here to so who is running in your area.

Preparing to vote in the General Election

To vote in a general election, you must:

• Be over 18 years of age
• An Irish or British citizen resident in Ireland
• Be listed on the Register of Electors (Electoral Register)

To find out if your name is on the Electoral Register you can

• Check online at checktheregister.ie; 
• Enquire at local authority office.

If you are not on the register but you meet the eligibility criteria, you can register to vote at www.checktheregister.ie. If you are registered but your address or other relevant information has changed, you can update your details at www.checktheregister.ie

A polling information card will be sent to your address with details of your local polling station. You do not need to have your polling information card with you when you go to vote. However, you should bring a valid form of personal identification such as a passport, a driving licence, a public services card, or an employee or student identity card with a photograph. Other forms of identification are also acceptable. A full list of valid identification can be found here.