Sinn Féin selects three candidates for Foyle for 2027 Assembly Election
‘Let me be very clear: we are standing three candidates to win’ - John Finucane MP
Sinn Féin has selected three candidates to contest the next Assembly election in Foyle in May 2027.
Ciara Ferguson MLA, Councillor Christopher Jackson and Councillor Sandra Duffy have been selected as the party aims to return three Sinn Féin MLAs to represent Foyle for the first time.
Speaking at the launch event in the Maldron Hotel in Derry on Thursday evening, North Belfast MP John Finucane described Sinn Féin’s target to return three MLAs in Foyle for the first time as “an ambitious but very achievable initiative”.
“Let me be very clear: we are standing three candidates to win,” said Mr Finucane.
“It is an ambitious initiative. It is an important initiative, and it is part of the political transformation which Sinn Féin is spearheading across Ireland.“
“Ciara Ferguson, Christopher Jackson, and Sandra Duffy are three outstanding candidates who all have a long and proven track record in working hard for the people of Derry and delivering for this fantastic city.
“They are three candidates who are ingrained in their communities, who live and breathe this city, and love this city,” said Mr Finucane.
‘Three Sinn Féin MLAs for Foyle would provide strong representation and ensure our city's needs and priorities are championed in the Assembly’
Ciara Ferguson MLA said: "I am honoured to have been selected to stand for Sinn Féin in the 2027 Assembly election in Foyle.
"Together, we can write a new chapter for our city and return three Sinn Féin MLAs for the first time to continue the work to build a city full of ambition, opportunity and potential.
"Since 2021, I have been proud to represent the people of Foyle in the Assembly, working tirelessly on the issues that matter most to workers, families and communities.
"I am excited by the opportunity to continue that work and to help make history by electing three strong Sinn Féin voices for Foyle.
"Together, let's make history and stand up for Derry,” said Ms Ferguson.
"Cllr Christopher Jackson said: "Having three Sinn Féin MLAs in Foyle for the first time is an opportunity to build a good life, to succeed and to prosper in our city.
"Three Sinn Féin MLAs for Foyle would provide strong representation and ensure our city's needs and priorities are championed in the Assembly.
"I was born and raised in the Waterside, a community and people I care deeply about, and it is where I am deeply proud to represent as a councillor.
"Next May presents an historic opportunity.
"For the first time ever, we can elect three Sinn Féin MLAs in Foyle,” he said.
”Councillor Sandra Duffy, said: "Together we can win and make history and elect three strong Sinn Féin MLAs for Foyle to the Assembly and to play our part as part of the strongest Sinn Féin team in more than a century, working to build a new and united Ireland.
“As a mother of two and a proud Derry woman, my passion has always been serving the people of this city.
"Through my work in the community, supporting people experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges, I have seen first-hand the issues facing many families.
"Those experiences drive everything I do in public life.
"As a Sinn Féin councillor and former Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, I have worked tirelessly to support families, grow our local economy and create better opportunities for everyone who calls Derry home.”