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flag TD Marian Harkin nominated Maria Steen for Ireland’s 2025 presidential election, seeking broader voter choice amid political polarization.

flag TD Marian Harkin has nominated conservative campaigner Maria Steen for Ireland’s 2025 presidential election, aiming to broaden voter choice and reduce political polarization. flag Steen, who needs 20 Oireachtas nominations to qualify, currently has support from about 14 members, including Independent Ireland’s TDs and other independents. flag Harkin, who will vote for Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, emphasized her support for Steen’s right to run despite personal disagreements with her views, calling it a democratic act to ensure diverse perspectives are represented. flag The nomination deadline is imminent, with Independent Ireland’s leadership set to decide on endorsing Steen. flag If successful, Steen would join confirmed candidates Humphreys, Jim Gavin, and Catherine Connolly in the race.

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