| Electorate | Seats | Total Poll | Turnout | Valid Poll | Spoiled Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81,226 | 1 | 51,120 | 62.94% | 50,779 | 341 |
Vote Distribution
Left Right
| Candidate | 1 |
|---|---|
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20287 |
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11000 |
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9449 |
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4211 |
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4204 |
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1628 |
Sinn Fein
An abstentionist MP since 2015, Mickey Brady was first elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2007, representing Newry and Armagh. He retained the seat in 2011 before standing down in 2015. He was selected to contest the 2015 General Election, replacing Conor Murphy. He hasn’t taken his seat in the House of Commons, in line with Sinn Fein's policy.
Social Democratic and Labour Party
SDLP candidate Pete Byrne sits on Newry, Mourne and Down Council, representing Slieve Gullion.
Alliance Party
A first-time candidate in Armagh in May's local government election, Jackie Coade previously contested the 2017 Westminster election. The primary school teacher has worked in the education sector for over 20 years.
Democratic Unionist Party
An MLA since 2005, William Irwin topped the poll in the Newry and Armagh constituency in the 2017 Assembly election. He was previously a councillor on Armagh City & District Council where he was appointed mayor. Mr Irwin is a dairy farmer and a member of the Orange Order and Royal Black Institution.
Aontú
Local businessman Martin Kelly is one of seven Aontu candidates contesting the December 12 election. The pro-life republican party was formed in January. It is contesting the poll on an abstentionist ticket. Mr Kelly was previously selected by the party to stand for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council in May's local government election.
Ulster Unionist Party
Born in Co Armagh, Sam Nicholson entered politics in 2014 when he was elected to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, representing Armagh. He was re-elected in May. The chartered architect is currently a director of DA Architects LTD with offices in both Larne and Armagh.
