Overview

• Constitutionally, presidential hopefuls must secure nominations from 20 Oireachtas members or four local authorities, requirements McGregor seeks to eliminate.
• The online petition has accumulated more than 3,000 signatures since its August 4 launch, drawing supporters from Ireland and its diaspora.
• McGregor initially declared his campaign in March after meeting President Trump and denouncing the EU Migration Pact.
• Political analysts question whether a popular petition can override Ireland’s formal nomination framework.
• With the November election approaching, it remains unclear if mass signatures can translate into the constitutional changes needed for his candidacy.