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Conor McGregor said back in March that he was running to be Ireland's president – now, he's aiming to make it official.

The UFC superstar posted a link to a petition to social media Monday that would "ensure" he is on the ballot.

"I, Conor McGregor hereby declare my intention to seek the esteemed office of President of Ireland," McGregor wrote in the petition .

"The current constitutional framework however presents a significant barrier to democratic participation. The existing regulations mandate that a candidate must secure nominations from either twenty members of the Oireachtas or four county councils to be eligible for the ballot. This system, while intended to ensure a degree of political influence among candidat

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