Elections 2016
At Trinity Hall Hustings, Candidates Seize Last Chance to Impress
In the last hustings of the campaign period, candidates in the TCDSU elections made their last plea for votes in Trinity Hall
TCDSU Elections Count 2016
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Landslides in President, Education and Welfare Races
Dramatic leads for McNulty, Ní Lochlainn and O'Faoilléacháin predicted by The University Times.
McNulty Elected President in Landslide Victory
McNulty, who ran on a platform of empowerment, equality, college efficiency and accommodation, won on the second count with 49.8 per cent of the vote.
Dale Ó’Faoilleacháin Elected Education Officer of TCDSU
Ó Faoilleacháin won with 59.4 per cent of the vote on the first count, beating competitor Patrick Higgins.
Aoibhinn Ní Lochlainn elected Welfare Officer of TCDSU
Ní Lochlainn stormed ahead of her competition, winning on the first count with 60.3 per cent of votes.
Rowley Elected Ents Officer in TCDSU Elections
Rowley won on the fourth count with 50.6 per cent, with Caolán Maher coming in second place.
Dramatic Decrease in Voter Turnout for TCDSU Elections, Compared to Last Year
The TCDSU elections have seen an 18 per cent decrease in voter turnout compared to last year, with only 3,894 votes cast.
Baker Elected Editor of The University Times
Baker is the second independently-elected editor of The University Times, and ran on a platform of accessibility and improving the skills of current staff.
Glen Byrne Elected Communications and Marketing Officer of TCDSU
Byrne won on the first count with 54.2 per cent of the vote in a tight race with Emmet Broaders.