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Donaldson: DUP doing ‘extremely well’ despite success of Sinn Fein

On Saturday morning, Sinn Fein appeared still to be on course to emerge as the largest party in Stormont.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Alliance gain seat in South Belfast as Green Party leader loses out

The late Christopher Stalford, who held a seat in the constituency for the DUP, was remembered during acceptance speeches.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

South Belfast NI election results: Two for Alliance as Green Party's Clare Bailey loses seat

"We ran on an inclusive, progressive ticket. We want to work together with everyone"

Belfast Live · May 7, 2022

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Counting resumes in NI Assembly election with Sinn Fein poised for victory

Shortly before noon on Saturday, 51 of 90 seats had been filled, with only four out of 18 constituency counts completed.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

NI Election 2022: SDLP's Matthew O'Toole says it was 'difficult day' for party

Mr O'Toole also described a shift towards to the Alliance Party

Belfast Live · May 7, 2022

NI election 2022 - how it looks as second day counting starts

Sinn Fein hold the largest number of seats so far and topped the first preference votes

Belfast Live · May 7, 2022

Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count

The Alliance Party has also enjoyed a surge in support while the SDLP had a difficult Friday.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

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Difficult day for the SDLP – Matthew O’Toole

The South Belfast MLA described a shift to Sinn Fein amid the potential of a first nationalist First Minister.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

NI Election 2022: Results on Friday night and what happens next

Counting will continue on Saturday

Belfast Live · May 6, 2022

Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election

The republican party polled the most first-preference votes by a wide margin.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Sinn Fein set for best Northern Ireland Assembly election result

Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill and the leaders of the DUP and Alliance Party were all elected on the first count in their constituencies

Evening Standard · May 6, 2022

NI Election 2022 analysis: Politics in Northern Ireland now has not two, but three tribes

The history of devolution at Stormont has been dominated by the two blocs of nationalism and unionism

Belfast Live · May 6, 2022

Sinn Fein set for best ever result in Northern Ireland Assembly election

Irish nationalist leader Michelle O’Neill vows to ‘work in partnership with others’, as DUP again demands end of protocol

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Sinn Féin set to be largest party in Northern Ireland assembly

Michelle O’Neill likely to be first minister after party tops first-preference votes with 29%

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022

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The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

REDIRECTED Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance leaders top polls in Stormont election

While Michelle O’Neill and Naomi Long were upbeat, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said it was too early to comment on the overall picture.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Armstrong declares an Alliance surge as she becomes first MLA to be elected

Kellie Armstrong was elected for the Strangford constituency at the first stage of the count on Friday afternoon.

Belfast Live · May 6, 2022

NI election results 2022: What happens if a Stormont minister loses their seat?

If a sitting Executive Minister fails to get re-elected, the legislation is clearly defined.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Early indications Stormont Assembly election turnout may be slightly down

The first official turnout figures included 61.68% in North Belfast, 58.42% in Strangford, 60.11% in East Antrim and 64.36% in South Belfast.

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Belfast Live · May 6, 2022

'Hunting with Dogs' vote could impact results for some MLAs seeking re-election

By Saturday evening the results should be in leaving 149 candidates trying to work out where things went wrong

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Counting of votes underway following Stormont Assembly election

The first of the 90 MLAs to be elected are expected to be returned by Friday afternoon.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Counting begins in Northern Ireland following Stormont election

The process is taking place to elect 90 MLAs to the devolved Stormont Assembly, with 239 candidates running.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Polling stations close across Northern Ireland in Stormont election

The counting of votes will start at three centres from 8am on Friday, with the first results expected by that afternoon.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Voting reported as ‘busy’ in Northern Ireland Assembly election

An indicative turn out of 31% was reported at 5pm by the Electoral Office of Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live · May 5, 2022

NI election results 2022: How the single transferable vote works in Northern Ireland

Under STV, instead of a majority of votes, the winning post for the candidates is the quota - the number of valid votes cast divided by the number of seats plus one, plus one vote

Belfast Live · May 5, 2022

NI election 2022: Political party leaders cast ballots as race for Northern Ireland Assembly hots up

Michelle O'Neill,Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Doug Beattie, Naomi Long, Colum Eastwood and Jim Allister have all been spotted at polling stations

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