Election23: Bann ward seats confirmed

The five Bann ward seats have been confirmed for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

The first elected candidate in Bann ward was Sinn Féin's Sean Bateson who a seat after receiving 1,450 votes.

Michelle Knight McQuillan (DUP) secured the second seat, passing the quota with 1,160 votes.

I am humbled to have been re-elected to the Causeway Coast and Glens Council by the people of my home area.

We went into this election with the commitment to work for all and I am honoured that I get to do that for a further 4 years with an increased Sinn Féin mandate. GRMA https://t.co/0P6MtBYYqL

— Sean Bateson (@BatesonSean) May 19, 2023

Dawn Huggins (DUP) was elected with 1,284 votes in round eight. Richard John Holmes (UUP) was elected with 1,238 in the same round as was Ciaran Archibald (Sinn Fein) with 1,273.

Eliminated candidates: Ryan Barkley (SDLP), Gemma Brolly (Aontú), William Craig (TUV), Jen McCahon (Green Party), Adrian McQuillan (DUP), Andrew Thomas Glenn Kerr (UUP), Joe Hutchinson (Alliance).

Grateful to all who put their trust in me.

This was our first time contesting Bann.

I work hard for the people because it is simply the right thing to do, the hospital campaigns, parental support & anything else needed. This work continues.

Grmma go léir♥️#LE23 pic.twitter.com/jg565DVk8m

— Gemma Brolly (@nic_iosa) May 19, 2023

Just been told I’ve been re-elected in the Bann DEA. Thank-you to everyone who came out to vote for me. Sadly we didn’t get Andy Kerr over the line as well but he laid down quite a marker. pic.twitter.com/DbKxXi8CAn

— Cllr Richard Holmes UUP (@RichardJHolmes) May 19, 2023