Three likely rivals for the presidential election are essentially locked in a dead heat as the campaign steps up a gear, a new poll for the Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks has shown.
But the race could yet be upended if Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald enters the race, with the party yet to confirm if they will run a candidate.
Today’s poll reveals that Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys remains the frontrunner at 21pc, while Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin is just one point behind — even though he has yet to be officially declared the party’s candidate.
Independent Catherine Connolly is level with Mr Gavin on 20pc — but the poll shows her vote could eroded if Ms McDonald decides to enter the race.
Credit to : Irish Independent
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