As the general election approaches, the Longford Westmeath constituency sees heightened competition among candidates with changing demographics and a five-seat allocation. Key figures include Sinn Féin’s Sorca Clarke and Fine Gael’s Peter Burke, who are grappling with issues such as housing, cost of living, and immigration. Local sentiment varies, with speculation around vote distribution and the potential for traditionally strong parties like Fianna Fáil and emerging independents to gain traction. With twenty candidates running, the race is wide open ahead of polling day.