NI council elections: Counting begins on day two
In Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council, Brian Pope of Alliance was elected following a marathon count that went on until 06:00 on Saturday morning.
Elsewhere, the election of the DUP's first openly gay politician was welcomed by one of the party's senior politicians.Belfast East MP Gavin Robinson said it was a"good news story", despite assembly member Jim Wells claiming members were"shocked by the decision" to let her run. The SDLP had positive results in Derry and Strabane, with the party's Mary Durkan elected on her first foray into politics.
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said his party had done"very, very well" in the area and was pleased with the performance overall.Find the result of your council electionBy-elections can take place in some council wards even if that council is not scheduled for elections this year. Check your council website for details.
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