Election 2022: Alliance take first seat of Assembly election as Kellie Armstrong tops the poll in Strangford

The first MLA elected to the Stormont Assembly has declared an Alliance Party surge.
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Kellie Armstrong was elected for the Strangford constituency on the first stage of the count with 7,015 votes.

Congratulated by Alliance leader Naomi Long, Ms Armstrong said it is the start of a surge for the party in the Assembly elections.

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“I’m absolutely delighted,” Ms Armstrong said after the announcement.

Kellie Armstrong tops the first preference poll in Strangford. 
Picture: Kirth Ferris/Pacemaker PressKellie Armstrong tops the first preference poll in Strangford. 
Picture: Kirth Ferris/Pacemaker Press
Kellie Armstrong tops the first preference poll in Strangford. Picture: Kirth Ferris/Pacemaker Press

“I’ve held back using the word ‘surge’ until now but I think I’m feeling it now. I’m absolutely delighted to top the poll.

“I’m not going to say a tidal wave at this moment in time because we’ve a long time to go yet but it’s amazing and it’s being shown in the vote today.”

Results

Kellie Armstrong All 7,015 ELECTED

Michelle McIlveen DUP 6,601

Stephen Cooper TUV 5,186

Harry Harvey DUP 4,704

Mike Nesbitt UUP 3,693

Peter Weir DUP 3,313

Nick Mathison All 2,822

Philip Smith UUP 2,535

Conor Houston SDLP 2,440

Róisé McGivern SF 1,607

Maurice Macartney Green 831

Ben King Ind 118

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