Election 2024: All eyes on Dublin Central race as fourth seat to go down to the wire with Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch in the mix

Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch's lead is looking far more vulnerable as Labour's Marie Sherlock continues to close the gap. With a surplus from Gary Gannon, the difference could shrink to under 500 votes. This shift indicates that the dynamics of the election are shifting, and Hutch's previous cushion is disappearing. Sherlock's campaign strategy appears to effectively appeal to voters who might be swayed by the transfers.

The gap, once at 2,000 votes, has shown significant reduction as results came in today. It illustrates that every vote and transfer can drastically alter the landscape of this election, especially given the importance of surplus transfers from candidates like Gary Gannon and Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe. The shift highlights Sherlock's momentum, critical for her path forward.

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