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

Political career

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

  1. ^ Hughes, Brendan (29 April 2024). "Alliance Party selects Andrew McMurray as new South Down MLA". BBC News. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. ^ "The Northern Ireland Assembly". www.niassembly.gov.uk. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  3. ^ "New Alliance councillor is Castlewellan resident". The Down Recorder. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Election result for South Down". UK Parliament. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  5. ^ "South Down results - General Election 2017". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Newry, Mourne and Down local election: The Mournes area". Who Can I Vote For?. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  7. ^ "McMurray is back on council". Outlook News. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Local Council Elections 2023 District Electoral Area of SLIEVE CROOB". The Electoral Office of Northern Ireland. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Local Council Elections" (PDF). Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Andrew McMurray selected as new Alliance MLA for South Down". Alliance Party of Northern Ireland. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  11. ^ @allianceparty (26 May 2024). "Congratulations to @AndyofAlliance on being selected as Alliance's General Election candidate for South Down" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ^ "South Down - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
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