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The Daily PollPoll: Are you happy with the results of the exit polls?
Michael D Higgins is on course to be re-elected president.
MICHAEL D HIGGINS is on course to be re-elected president of Ireland, with two exit polls suggesting he’ll receive in the region of 56-58% of first preference votes.
An RTÉ exit poll conducted by Red C has predicted Higgins will get 58.1% of first preference votes, with independent candidate Peter Casey on 20.7%.
An Irish Times exit poll conducted by Ipsos/MRBI had similar results, with Higgins on 56% and Casey on 21%.
Exit polls also indicate that the blasphemy referendum will easily pass.
Poll: Are you happy with the results of the presidential exit polls?
Poll Results:
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No (2903)
I'm not sure (414)
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