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Galway West – Pro Life Campaign Voter Guide 2026
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2026 By-Election Voter Guide › Galway West

2026 By-Elections

Galway West Constituency

Where each candidate stands on the right to life issue.

Colour key: Strong Pro-Life Record Pro-Life Mixed Record Supports Abortion Position Unclear
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Use the colour guide to see where each candidate stands. Click any candidate to expand their full details. Click the stance categories below for an explanation of what each one means.

What each category means

This candidate has a clear and active pro-life record. They have campaigned and/or voted in defence of human life and have responded satisfactorily to our questionnaire.
This candidate supports pro-life principles. They may be from a party with a pro-life position and/or have indicated pro-life views, but may not have a lengthy track record.
This candidate has shown some support for pro-life positions but also has a record of supporting or not opposing abortion in certain circumstances. Voters should review the details carefully.
This candidate has a pro-abortion voting record or stance, or belongs to a party with an official pro-abortion position that does not permit a free vote on the issue.
We have been unable to determine this candidate's position on the right to life issue. They have not responded to our questionnaire and we have not found sufficient public evidence of their stance.

Galway West Candidates

18 candidates listed

PartyIndependent
StancePosition Unclear
DetailsHas not responded to questionnaire or could not find email address.
PartyThe Irish People
StancePro-Life
DetailsResponded to questionnaire satisfactorily.
PartyIndependent
StancePosition Unclear
DetailsHas not responded to questionnaire.
PartyIndependent
StancePosition Unclear
DetailsHas not responded to questionnaire or could not find email address.
PartyIndependent
StanceSupports Abortion
DetailsCampaigned for removal of Eighth Amendment.
PartyFianna Fáil
StancePosition Unclear
DetailsHas not responded to questionnaire before by-election. Previously responded to PLC questionnaire before 2024 local elections, stating support for measures to reduce Ireland's abortion rates.
PartyFine Gael
StanceMixed Record
DetailsVoted Yes for abortion in 2018, but since then made significant fair-minded contributions in Oireachtas health committee regarding Three Year Review report.
PartySinn Féin
StanceSupports Abortion
DetailsParty has pro-abortion position. Has not responded to questionnaire.
PartyGreen Party
StanceSupports Abortion
DetailsParty has pro-abortion position. Has not responded to questionnaire.
PartySocial Democrats
StanceSupports Abortion
DetailsParty has pro-abortion position. Has not responded to questionnaire.
PartyAontú
StanceStrong Pro-Life Record
DetailsCampaigned to keep the 8th Amendment. Responded to questionnaire satisfactorily.
PartyLabour Party
StanceSupports Abortion
DetailsParty has pro-abortion position. Has not responded to questionnaire.
PartyIndependent
StancePosition Unclear
DetailsHas not responded to questionnaire or could not find email address.
PartyPeople Before Profit-Solidarity
StanceSupports Abortion
DetailsParty has pro-abortion position. Has not responded to questionnaire or could not find email address.
PartyIndependent
StancePosition Unclear
DetailsHas not responded to questionnaire or could not find email address.
PartyIndependent Ireland
StancePosition Unclear
DetailsHas confirmed that he agrees with the Dáil vote of Independent Ireland TDs to retain the 3 day wait period before abortion. Has not responded to questionnaire.
PartyIndependent
StancePosition Unclear
DetailsHas not responded to questionnaire.

Please note: The Pro Life Campaign does not endorse any candidates or parties in any election. Any information we impart at election time regarding candidates is simply a guide for voters on their stances and should not be read in any way as an official endorsement.

If you have new and verifiable information on any candidate listed, please email elections@prolifecampaign.ie without delay. If you are a candidate and have not had an opportunity to answer our questionnaire, please also get in touch.

We will be updating this page based on new information received until election day.