Eighteen candidates are vying for five seats in Donegal’s upcoming General Election, with major concerns including defective concrete homes, hospital overcrowding, and cost of living. Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin, and Fine Gael are prominently represented among the candidates, including notable figures like Senator Nikki Bradley, a cancer survivor advocating for local issues. The election campaign revealed pressing community concerns such as housing shortages and support for hospitality and healthcare sectors. Observers note a potentially undecided electorate, highlighting the need for change in Donegal’s political landscape.