Andrew McMurray
Andrew McMurray | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for South Down | |
| Assumed office 30 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Brown |
| Member of Newry, Mourne and Down Council | |
| In office 8 October 2019 – 30 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gregory Bain |
| Succeeded by | Helena Young |
| Constituency | Slieve Croob |
| In office 16 November 2016 – 2 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Clarke |
| Constituency | Slieve Croob |
| Personal details | |
| Born | County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Alliance |
Andrew McMurray is an Alliance Party politician, serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for South Down since April 2024.[1][2]
Background
[edit]Political career
[edit]McMurray was co-opted onto to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in November 2016, succeeding Patrick Clarke as Alliance councillor in the Slieve Croob District.[3]
McMurray ran in South Down at the 2017 general election, coming last, with 1,814 votes (3.6%).[4][5]
At the 2019 local elections, he moved to The Mournes District, though was unsuccessful.[6]
McMurray returned to the Council in October 2019, following Gregory Bain's resignation.[7] He retained his seat at the 2023 Council election, being elected on the fourth count.[8][9]
In April 2024, he replaced Patrick Brown in the Northern Ireland Assembly as member for South Down.[10]
McMurray contested South Down at the 2024 general election, coming fourth with 3,187 votes (7.0%).[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ Hughes, Brendan (29 April 2024). "Alliance Party selects Andrew McMurray as new South Down MLA". BBC News. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "The Northern Ireland Assembly". www.niassembly.gov.uk. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "New Alliance councillor is Castlewellan resident". The Down Recorder. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Election result for South Down". UK Parliament. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "South Down results - General Election 2017". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Newry, Mourne and Down local election: The Mournes area". Who Can I Vote For?. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- ^ "McMurray is back on council". Outlook News. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Local Council Elections 2023 District Electoral Area of SLIEVE CROOB". The Electoral Office of Northern Ireland. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Local Council Elections" (PDF). Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Andrew McMurray selected as new Alliance MLA for South Down". Alliance Party of Northern Ireland. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ @allianceparty (26 May 2024). "Congratulations to @AndyofAlliance on being selected as Alliance's General Election candidate for South Down" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "South Down - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 28 October 2024.