#SE25: Women Candidates for 2025 Seanad Elections
Seanad electors have a unique opportunity to strengthen our democracy by casting their votes to ensure that more women and women from a Traveller, migrant, LGBTI+, disability or other minority background are returned as Senators. A Seanad and an Oireachtas that reflects the society it represents will lead to better decision-making, more inclusive policies and a greater trust in democracy
The 60 Senators in the Seanad are elected in a number of ways:
- 3 are elected by graduates of Trinity College Dublin (University of Dublin)
- 3 are elected by graduates of the National University of Ireland
- 43 are elected on Seanad Vocational Panels
- 11 are appointed by the Taoiseach.
There are 56 women candidates running out of 141 candidates, 40% of all candidates. We are asking all electors to research the women candidates running and consider voting for them. See the links below for details of the women running in each area.
You can find out more about how the Seanad is elected here.
