Local Government
Local matters are dealt with by Laois County Council which elects 25 members. For the purpose of elections it is divided into five local electoral: Borris-in-Ossory (6), Emo (4), Lugacurran (4), Mountmellick (4) and Portlaoise (7). Laois historically supported Fianna Fáil party in Irish elections. However in the last local election there was a sharp swing to the opposition Fine Gael party. Laois is in the five seat Laois–Offaly constituency for elections to Dáil Éireann.
| Party | Seats | Change |
| Fine Gael | 12 | + 3 |
| Fianna Fáil | 8 | - 3 |
| Sinn Féin | 1 | = |
| Labour Party | 1 | = |
| Independent | 3 | = |
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