Elections 2017
Who is Running in This Year’s TCDSU Elections?
This year's candidates on why they're running, as well as race-by-race analysis.
Analysis
Next Year’s TCDSU Presidential Election Cannot Be an All Male Race
Gillian Murtagh argues that a shift in TCDSU’s approach to women in leadership is required in order to see female candidates run for president next year.
Úna Harty Elected Communications & Marketing Officer of TCDSU
Úna Harty, who ran on a platform of modernisation and engagement, won on the first count with 89 per cent of the vote.
Kevin Keane Elected President of TCDSU
Keane, running on a platform of engagement and improving College services, won on the first count with 52.9 per cent of first-preference votes.
TCDSU Elections Count Night
Live updates from the count centre as the results from this year's elections are announced.
Damien McClean Elected Welfare Officer of TCDSU
McClean, who ran on a platform of representation and accommodation, who on the third count with 44 per cent of first-preference votes.
Alice MacPherson Elected Education Officer of TCDSU
MacPherson, who ran on a platform of equality and diversity in the union, won on the first count, with 85.4 per cent of the vote.
Jonah Craig Elected Ents Officer in TCDSU Elections
Craig, who ran on a platform of inclusivity and more diverse and frequent events, won on the first count with 84.9 per cent of the vote.
Dominic McGrath Elected Editor of The University Times
McGrath is the third independently elected editor of The University Times after receiving 86.8 per cent of the vote.
20% Decrease in Voter Turnout for TCDSU Elections
There has been a 38 per cent drop in the number of students voting in the TCDSU elections since 2014.