Despite not publicly indicating any interest in running, Mairead McGuinness is set to be the only nominated candidate for the presidency by Fine Gael. Her candidacy will not be officially announced until September.
"I've been clear that I intend to run for this seat whenever the race opens up, whether in 2026 or 2028. This filing is a critical step to prepare for the serious work of running to succeed one of the icons of American politics."