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Conor McGregor Launches Irish Presidential Bid as Nomination Window Opens

He is seeking local authority backing to reach the ballot under rules requiring four councils or 20 lawmakers.

Connor McGregor, en su mensaje al pueblo irlandés.
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Aspira Conor McGregor a la presidencia de Irlanda para lograr un cambio
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Overview

  • The former UFC champion posted a video outside Ireland’s Parliament presenting himself as a candidate and asking supporters to lobby county councillors for nominations.
  • To qualify for the ballot, Irish presidential hopefuls must obtain endorsements from at least 20 national legislators or four local authorities.
  • Local Government Minister James Browne opened the formal nomination period from September 5 to September 24, and McGregor did not appear on official support lists at the time of publication.
  • McGregor has asserted he already has backing from councillors, deputies, senators and a major party, a claim not substantiated by documented nominations.
  • The bid is drawing high-profile attention and scrutiny, including public support mentions from Donald Trump and Elon Musk and a Dublin civil ruling requiring McGregor to pay nearly €250,000 to Nikita Hands.