Women for Election Ireland

Women for Election

General Election

Research the Women Running in Your Constituency

Voters in Ireland have a huge opportunity to make politics work better for everyone in this General Election. Voters have never had a greater choice of women candidates to vote for in GE24.

Ireland is 104th in the world for women in our parliament. Women in Ireland make up 50% of the population, but less than a quarter of political decision-makers in both national and local government.

There are talented, capable and competent women running in every constituency. We are asking all voters, women and men, to research these women candidates and consider voting for them. Find out more here

VOTE MORE WOMEN

General Election Quotas:

Women and Men Selected to date.

For this next General Election, quotas of 40% men and 40% women candidates are required by law for each Political Party. If not reached, the Party will lose 50% of their State funding.

For more details on all candidates selected to date including counts of candidates by Party and Constituency, see our statistics page and our Women for Election Candidate Tracker.

Women for Election: See the Stats

Women for Election Candidate Tracker

Take action and join the movement for gender equality in Irish Politics

Explore our Women in Irish Politics Data Hub

The Data Hub is a comprehensive repository of General, Local and European election statistical data, curated to provide you with unparalleled insights into the state of gender equality here in Ireland. With this powerful resource at your fingertips, you can make informed decisions, drive meaningful change, and contribute to a more equitable future for all.

Engage with the data, share the insights, and ignite conversations about gender equality. Remember, knowledge is power, but only when shared and acted upon.

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Visit the Women in Irish Politics DataHub

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View the 2024 Local Election Results Here

A record number of women ran in the Local Elections held in June 2024, up 21% on previous elections. Despite women contesting 681 seats, there was no change in the number of women elected compared to the outgoing Councils. See details of all women who ran in each Local Electoral Area, and of the results.

2024 Local Election Candidates

2024 Local Election Results

Meet Ireland’s Female Parliamentarians

Welcome to our gallery honouring the women who are serving as Teachta Dála (TDs), Senators and MEPs in Ireland, shaping the nation’s political landscape with their dedication, vision, and leadership.

Explore Here

We want to see an Ireland with balanced participation of women and men in political life.

Right now, only…

23%

of TD’s in Ireland are women

26%

of Councillors in Ireland are women

New Women for Election Research Reports

Women for Election has launched 4 new research reports which are assessing Ireland’s progress towards achieving gender equality in Irish politics.

View Reports

Together we can change the face of Irish Politics

Countess Markievicz Circle

The Countess Markievicz Circle is a core group of donors who have come together to support Women for Election to achieve our vision of an Ireland with balanced participation of women and men in political life.

Supporting Candidates

Play your part in supporting a female candidate to get elected. Become a campaign manager, help out with canvassing or use your social media, organisational or fundraising skills to help get your chosen female candidate elected.

Training

Training is what we do best. Check out what we’re offering right now! Trainings are mostly free, with a mixture of online and in person.