Maria Steen concedes presidential race, says political consensus 'detached from public’s wishes'

Independent candidate Maria Steen missed the presidential ballot by two signatures but said her campaign showed public hunger for alternatives
Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 - 12:30
Louise Burne, Political Correspondent

Independent presidential candidate Maria Steen has fallen short of the ballot by just two votes.

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