Portlaoise, 13 November 2024
Independent candidate Elaine Mullally has condemned the theft and removal of her election posters, which have affected nearly 30 locations across Laois, including prominent placements along the Dublin road in Portlaoise. These posters, crucial to her first-time campaign, have reportedly been replaced by those of party-backed candidates. Elaine, an Independent candidate, has called this treatment “deeply unfair” and has urged all candidates and campaign teams to show respect for one another’s materials to ensure a fair election.“
As a first-time candidate who has largely self-financed this campaign, I find it incredibly unfair to face these issues,” Elaine stated. “I believe Laois deserves real change, and every poster that’s removed or stolen undermines my ability to connect with voters and share my message for a better future.”
Lack of Resources Compared to Party-backed Candidates
Elaine has further emphasised the challenges faced by Independent candidates who lack the resources available to established political parties. Without access to state funding or the support of party headquarters. Unlike party-backed candidates who can reuse posters and campaign materials from past elections, Elaine has invested in producing entirely new materials for her campaign.“I don’t have the luxury of reusing old party posters, state funding, or a party HQ to support me,” Elaine added. “Every single poster represents a personal investment in my campaign and in the people of Laois, whom I am dedicated to representing independently. This unfair treatment makes it even harder for true Independents to gain visibility in this election.”Despite these challenges, Elaine Mullally remains resolute in her commitment to advocate for the issues that matter most to Laois, including housing, autism services, and accountable representation. Her campaign continues to engage directly with voters across the constituency, determined to bring a new, independent perspective to Laois politics.
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