Sinn Fein is on course to become the biggest party in Northern Ireland - potentially plunging the nation into deeper political uncertainty.
Vice President Michelle O'Neill could be on the verge of being nominated for the First Minister role, marking the first time a nationalist will have been nominated for the post.
With results still pouring in, Sinn Fein was tipped to end the ballot with the most number of MLAs. Counting is expected to run into Saturday.