NI council elections: First openly-gay DUP candidate elected
The SDLP's Mary Durkan has been elected in the Foyleside District of Derry and Strabane Council after her first foray into politics. The barrister is the sister of MLA Mark H Durkan.
Sinn Féin assembly member Raymond McCartney said his party is set to lose"a couple of seats" on that council.Mr McCartney said the party fought a strong campaign but that the absence of devolved government at Stormont was an issue on the doorsteps.talks aimed at restoring devolution which are due to startParty president Mary Lou McDonald added that the election had demonstrated to her that the political deadlock was"unacceptable".
He said:"Out of absolutely devastating circumstance that will impact out lives forever, I wanted to try and do something positive - to give back to the community."Kyle Black says he entered politics after his father's murder showed him the"worst" of Northern IrelandAll of the main parties and a number of Independents have won seats, but it will be late on Saturday before the full results are confirmed.
Mid-Ulster District Council was the first to declare a result, with Sinn Féin's Darren Totten elected in the Magherafelt DEA.NI council elections: Sinn Féin's Darren Totten first electedThe Magherafelt counting team were also quick to complete their task, with all five seats declared before lunch.
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