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NI Election 2022: Final Results

History has been made ā¬‡ļø

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 8th May 2022

Counting in what was an extraordinary NI Assembly Election, finally came to a close in the early hours of Sunday morning in Magherafelt.

For Sinn Fein it was also the most memorable as it made history by becoming the biggest party at Stormont for the very first time.

In doing so, the DUP was reduced to runners-up and it means the role of First Minister will now be in the hands of party vice-president Michelle Oā€™Neill who described the moment as ā€˜ushering in a new era in politicsā€™

Equally impressive was the Alliance surge ā€“ Naomi Longā€™s party gained seats.

FINAL RESULTS IN 2022 NI ELECTION

All 90 seats have been confirmed

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis has urged Northern Ireland's political parties to form an Executive as soon as possible.

In a statement, Mr Lewis said: "I encourage the parties to form an executive as soon as possible.

"The people of Northern Ireland deserve a stable and accountable local government that delivers on the issues that matter most to them.

"The electorate delivered a number of messages on Thursday.

"They were clear that they want a fully functioning devolved government in Northern Ireland, they want the issues around the protocol addressed, and that they want politics to work better."

Mr Lewis added: "Over the coming days I will be meeting with all the party leaders and will urge them to restore the Stormont institutions at the earliest possible moment, starting with the nomination of an Assembly Speaker within eight days.

"The Government remains committed to the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and will continue to work with the Northern Ireland parties and the Irish Government to deliver its vision for reconciliation, equality, respect for rights and parity of esteem.

"Together, we must move forward towards a brighter future - that means delivering for all the people of Northern Ireland."

Take a closer look at who came out on top in each constituency ā¬‡ļø

Naomi Long, Alliance
Joanne Bunting, DUP
Peter McReynolds, Alliance
David Brooks, DUP
Andy Allen, UUP

Gerry Kelly, Sinn FĆ©in
CarƔl Nƭ Chuilƭn, Sinn FƩin
Philip Brett, DUP
Brian Kingston, DUP
Nuala McAllister, Alliance

Declan Kearney, Sinn FĆ©in
John Blair, Alliance
Steve Aiken, UUP
Pam Cameron, DUP
Trevor Clarke, DUP

Danny Baker, Sinn FĆ©in
ƓrlaithĆ­ Flynn, Sinn FĆ©in
Aisling Reilly, Sinn FĆ©in
Pat Sheehan, Sinn FĆ©in
Gerry Carroll, People Before Profit

John Stewart, UUP
Gordon Lyons, DUP
Stewart Dickson, Alliance
Danny Donnelly, Alliance
David Hilditch, DUP

Maurice Bradley, DUP
Alan Robinson, DUP
Caoimhe Archibald, Sinn FĆ©in
Claire Sugden, Ind
Cara Hunter, SDLP

Jemma Dolan, Sinn FĆ©in
Tom Elliot, UUP
Colm Gildernew, Sinn FĆ©in
Aine Murphy, Sinn FĆ©in
Deborah Erskine, DUP

PĆ draig Delargy, Sinn FĆ©in
Mark Durkan, SDLP
Ciara Ferguson, Sinn FĆ©in
SinƩad McLaughlin, SDLP
Gary Middleton, DUP

Jeffrey Donaldson, DUP
Robbie Butler, UUP
Sorcha-Lucy Eastwood, Alliance
Paul Givan, DUP
David Honeyford, Alliance

Michelle O'Neill, Sinn FĆ©in
Linda Dillon, Sinn FĆ©in
Emma Sheerin, Sinn FĆ©in
Keith Buchanan, DUP
Patsy McGlone, SDLP

Conor Murphy, Sinn FĆ©in
Cathal Boyle, Sinn FĆ©in
Liz Kimmins, Sinn FĆ©in
Justin McNulty, SDLP
William Irwin, DUP

Robin Swann, UUP
Philip McGuigan, Sinn FĆ©in
Jim Allister, TUV
Paul Frew, DUP
Patricia O'Lynn, Alliance

Declan Kearney, Sinn Fein
John Blair, Alliance
Steve Aiken, UUP
Pam Cameron, DUP
Trevor Clarke, DUP

Alex Easton, Independent
Andrew Muir, Alliance
Stephen Dunne, DUP
Alan Chambers, UUP
Connie Egan, Alliance

Sinead Ennis, Sinn FĆ©in
Cathy Mason, Sinn FĆ©in
Patrick Brown, Alliance
Diane Forsythe, DUP
Colin McGrath, SDLP

Kellie Armstrong, Alliance
Michelle McIlveen, DUP
Harry Harvey, DUP
Mike Nesbitt, UUP
Nick Mathison, Alliance

John O'Dowd, Sinn Fein
Jonathan Buckley, DUP
Diane Dodds, DUP
Doug Beattie, UUP
Eoin Tennyson, Alliance

Nicola Brogan, Sinn FĆ©in
Daniel McCrossan, SDLP
Tom Buchanan, DUP
Maoliosa McHugh, Sinn FĆ©in
Declan McAleer, Sinn FĆ©in

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