Sinn Fein tops poll in Lurgan DEA for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council

Sinn Fein has topped the poll in the Lurgan District Electoral Area with Keith Haughian being returned to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council.
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Keith Haughian

Cllr Haughian polled 1974 votes several hundred more than his nearest rival, newcomer Louise McKinstry (UUP) who polled a respectable 1524.

Sinn Fein father and daughter Noel and Sorcha McGeown polled lowest with 454 and 823 votes respectively.

It was a low turnout with just 48.5% of the electorate voting. Of the 25336 eligible vote, just 12295 took part.

With a quota of 1506 there are ten candidates vying for seven seats.

Keith Haughian (Sinn Fein) 1974

Peter Lavery (Alliance) 1321

Liam Mackle (Sinn Fein) 1190

Noel McGeown (Sinn Fein) 454

Sorcha McGeown (Sinn Fein) 823

Louise McKinstry ( UUP) 1524

Terry McWilliams (DUP) 1282

Stephen Moutray (DUP) 1504

Joe Nelson (SDLP)1046

Ciaran Toman (SDLP) 926