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Election Results · June 2026
ELECTION NIGHT
7 June19:50 IST
RTÉ Projection
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS PREDICTED TO BE LARGEST PARTY

RTÉ projects the Social Democrats to finish as the largest party in the new Dáil, ahead of Fine Gael, following a strong showing and a decisive recount in North Leinster.

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Social Democrats top the poll

All 23 seats across 10 constituencies have been declared. The Social Democrats finish as the largest party on 11 seats, ahead of Fine Gael on 8, with Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil on 2 each.

The National Picture

Projected Dáil makeup and the constituency map. Updates live as counting begins.

Dáil Éireann · 23 Seats Majority needs 12
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Party Standings

Declared seats with the change since the April 2026 election.

Constituency Results

All 23 seats have been declared across 10 constituencies. Counting is complete.

Referendums

Two referendums were put to the people alongside the general election. Each question is answered Tá (Yes) or Níl (No). Counting is complete — these are the final results.

Election Updates

04:30 Dublin Central — final | COUNT COMPLETE: The Social Democrats take the last seat of the election — a gain of a seat previously held by Labour, who did not contest. With all 23 seats filled, the Social Democrats finish as the largest party on 11, ahead of Fine Gael on 8.
04:12 North Leinster — recount: A dramatic reversal. Following a recount, both seats are awarded to the Social Democrats — a hold on the first seat and a gain from Sinn Féin on the second. Fine Gael lose the two seats they had provisionally taken here.
03:54 Dublin Central: The Social Democrats take the first seat in the capital's last constituency to declare, holding on the first count. One seat remains to fill in Dublin Central.
03:36 Referendums — final result: The Fourth Amendment (Referendum 1) is carried 126–56. In the advisory Referendum 2, voters back Questions 1 (95–87) and 3 (104–78) but reject Question 2 (85–96). All referendum counts are now complete.
03:18 Dublin North — final: The Social Democrats sweep both seats, holding firm in the capital's north. Dublin North is fully counted and declared.
03:00 Fine Gael surge: A run of gains for Fine Gael — both North Leinster seats fall to the party (one from the Social Democrats, one from Sinn Féin) and they take a second seat in Dublin South from the Social Democrats. North Leinster and Dublin South are now fully counted.
02:42 Munster — final: Fine Gael take the third and final seat, joining the Social Democrats and Fianna Fáil. Munster is fully counted and declared.
02:24 Referendums — update: The Fourth Amendment (Referendum 1) is heading for a comfortable pass at 105–45. In the advisory Referendum 2, Tá holds Questions 1 (77–70) and 3 (84–61), while Níl stays in front on Question 2 (66–78).
02:06 Ulster — final: Fine Gael take the second seat to sit alongside Sinn Féin's earlier hold. Ulster is fully counted and declared.
01:48 Shannon — final: Fine Gael surge in the west, taking two seats — a hold and a gain from Fianna Fáil — alongside the Social Democrats' earlier seat. Shannon is fully counted and declared.
01:30 Referendums — update: The Fourth Amendment (Referendum 1) is now well clear at 74–36. The advisory Referendum 2 tightens: Tá edges Questions 1 (55–54) and 3 (62–46), while Níl narrowly leads Question 2 (51–56).
01:12 Fianna Fáil off the mark: The party holds seats in both Munster and South Leinster on the latest counts. South Leinster is now fully counted and declared; Munster has one seat still to fill.
00:54 Connacht — final: The three-seater is filled. Fine Gael take two — a hold and a gain from the Social Democrats — while the Social Democrats retain the third seat. Connacht is fully counted and declared.
00:36 Midlands — final: Both seats filled. The Social Democrats hold one, while Sinn Féin gain the second at the expense of Fine Gael. Midlands is fully counted and declared.
00:18 Referendums — update: With more boxes opened, the Fourth Amendment (Referendum 1) extends its lead to 50–24. In the advisory Referendum 2, Tá stays ahead on Questions 1 (38–35) and 3 (42–29), while Níl holds the lead on Question 2 (33–39).
23:55 Referendums: Provisional figures as counting continues. The Fourth Amendment (Referendum 1) is leading 21–14. In the advisory Referendum 2, the Tá side is ahead on Questions 1 (18–17) and 3 (19–16), while Question 2 trails (16–20).
23:41 Munster & South Leinster: A double boost for the Social Democrats — the party holds seats in both constituencies on the first count, moving to three seats nationally and the joint lead.
23:24 Shannon: The Social Democrats are up and running, holding a seat in the three-seater on the first count. The party opens its account for the night.
23:09 Connacht: Fine Gael retain a seat in the three-seater, elected on the first count. The party moves to two seats nationally as the night builds.
22:52 Dublin South: Fine Gael retain a seat, elected on the first count. The party is off the mark with the second declaration of the night.
22:38 Ulster: Sinn Féin take the first seat of the night, comfortably retaining their Ulster seat on the first count. One of two seats in the constituency now filled.
19:50 RTÉ Election Night coverage goes on air. Polls remain open for ten more minutes.

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RTÉ Election Night is providing real-time coverage of the June 2026 General Election, Ireland's fourth in under seven months. Results update automatically — refresh for the latest declarations.

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