AS YOU MAY be aware, the general election is happening on Saturday.

Candidates across the country will be making last-ditch efforts to secure votes in the next two days, seeking as many first preferences as possible.

In Ireland we use the PR-STV system and transfers can be hugely influential on the outcome of a vote.

There is some debate about whether it’s better to include a preference beside every candidate on a ballot paper, obviously giving the lowest number to your least favourite candidate, or not giving any preference to a person you don’t want elected.

We want to know: Do you vote all the way down on a ballot paper?

Poll Results:

No (6928)

Sometimes (2476)

Yes, always (2353)

I don't vote (158)

I can't vote (134)

Yes, always
Sometimes
No
I don't vote
I can't vote

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Poll: Do you vote all the way down on a ballot paper?

Poll Results:

Making a difference

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