General Election: Nessa Cosgrove vows to run again after strong campaign

Nessa Cosgrove exits with 2,846 votes in Sligo Leitrim and south Donegal constituenccy

Nessa Cosgrove of the Labour Party (LP) received 2,411 votes in the first count of the general election in the Sligo/Leitrim constituency. While it became clear that she would not secure a seat in this election, Cosgrove expressed satisfaction with her campaign and the support she received from voters.

Cosgrove's said her campaign resonated with a significant portion of the electorate. Her vote total reflects meaningful engagement with constituents and a robust effort to bring Labour Party values to the forefront of the conversation in a traditionally competitive constituency.

The Sligo/Leitrim constituency has traditionally been a dynamic electoral battleground, with candidates from across the political spectrum vying for representation. As the counts progress, the redistribution of preferences and transfers will likely play a pivotal role in determining the final outcome.

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