2014 Longford–Westmeath by-election

A by-election was held in the Dáil Éireann Longford–Westmeath constituency in Ireland on Friday, 23 May 2014, following the death of Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) Nicky McFadden on 25 March 2014.[1] It was held on the same day as the 2014 European and local elections, and the Dublin West by-election.[2]

2014 Longford–Westmeath by-election
23 May 2014
Turnout50,495 (57.4%)
 
Nominee Gabrielle McFadden Aengus O'Rourke Paul Hogan
Party Fine Gael Fianna Fáil Sinn Féin
First preferences 12,365 8,910 7,548
Percentage 25.2 18.2 15.4
Final count 20,058 14,581 –
 
Nominee Kevin "Boxer" Moran James Morgan Brian Fagan
Party Independent Independent Independent
First preferences 5,629 5,959 4,195
Percentage 11.5 12.2 8.6
Final count – – –
 
Nominee Denis Leonard John McNamara Donal Jackson
Party Labour Independent Independent
First preferences 3,290 869 238
Percentage 6.7 1.8 0.5
Final count – – –
Longford–Westmeath shown within Ireland
TD before election

Nicky McFadden
Fine Gael

 Elected TD

Gabrielle McFadden
Fine Gael

The Electoral (Amendment) Act 2011 stipulates that a by-election in Ireland must be held within six months of a vacancy occurring.[3]

Fine Gael candidate Gabrielle McFadden, sister of the deceased, was elected on the seventh count.[4]

Result
2014 Longford–Westmeath by-election[5]
PartyCandidateFPv%Count
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Fine Gael Gabrielle McFadden 25.2 12,365 12,459 13,414 14,390 15,841 17,564 20,058
Fianna Fáil Aengus O'Rourke 18.2 8,910 8,966 9,289 9,763 10,811 12,431 14,581
Sinn Féin Paul Hogan 15.4 7,548 7,677 8,014 8,756 9,570 11,254  
Independent James Morgan 12.2 5,959 6,096 6,206 6,615      
Independent Kevin "Boxer" Moran 11.5 5,629 5,849 6,085 6,833 7,797    
Independent Brian Fagan 8.6 4,195 4,378 4,985        
Labour Denis Leonard 6.7 3,290 3,352          
Independent John McNamara 1.8 869            
Independent Donal Jackson 0.5 238            
Electorate: 87,999   Valid: 49,003   Spoilt: 1,492 (3.0%)   Quota: 24,502   Turnout: 50,495 (57.4%)

    See also

    References
    1. "Fine Gael TD Nicky McFadden dies aged 51". RTÉ News. 25 March 2014.
    2. "Government moves writs on the two by-elections". RTÉ News. 1 May 2014.
    3. "Electoral (Amendment) Act 2011". Irish Statute Book. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
    4. "McFadden and Coppinger win by-elections". RTÉ News. 24 May 2014.
    5. "Longford–Westmeath by-election". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
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