There are 58 seats available on the region's County Councils.
Voters in the midlands are heading to the polls today.
132 candidates around the region are vying for one of 58 seats.
Westmeath is fielding the largest number of candidates in the midlands in this year's Local Elections, with 48 people seeking one of the 20 seats available.
They'll be running in one of four electoral areas, in Athlone, Moate, Mullingar and Kinnegad.
47 candidates are competing for a seat on Laois County Council, where there are 19 positions available.
Those seats are divided among the three electoral areas of Portlaoise, Borris in Ossory/ Mountmellick, and Graiguecullen/Portarlington.
Edenderry, Birr and Tullamore make up the electoral areas of Offaly County Council, where there are also 19 seats available.
37 candidates will be vying for one of those positions.
Meanwhile in the European elections, 27 candidates will be vying for five seats in the Midlands North West Constituency.
Polling stations open at 7am, and will remain open until 10pm.
You need to bring some sort of ID to the polling station and your polling card if you have it - but it’s not essential.
€114m Westmeath Wastewater Upgrade Complete
Mary O’Rourke Praised As “Hard Working” At Bridge Naming Ceremony
No Mini Budget Planned Despite Pressure Over Fuel And Energy Prices
Africa Day Celebrations Kick Off Across The Midlands
Tánaiste Hails ‘Proof’ Of Help to Buy Scheme Success Across The Midlands
Westmeath Woman Recounts Israeli Interception
Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Offaly House Fire
Mercosur Trade Deal Kicks Into Action Ahead Of European Court Ruling
Westmeath Woman "Deeply Ashamed" Of Spitting Incident
Taoiseach Pays Tribute To Mary O'Rourke At Bridge Dedication
Midlands Walking Club Celebrates 30th Anniversary This Weekend
OPW Minister Wants "Grown Ups" To Resolve Children's Science Museum Fallout
Offaly TD Criticises VAT Disparity For Beauty And Nail Salons
Laois Council Launches Clinics For Vacant Home Grants
Former Children's TV Presenter Revisits Midlands Towns On Nostalgic Journey
€7m Shannon Callows Flood Plans Facing Key Hurdles
Appeal Lodged Against New Lidl Development In Laois
Housing Completions Jump Sharply In Laois In Early 2026
Bressie To Perform At Oprah Winfrey Dublin Show
Daniel Kinahan To Be Held In Laois Prison