Sinn Féin candidate · stood 2010
Mitchel McLaughlin.
Stood for Sinn Féin in South Antrim at the 2010 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 3rd of 6 with 4,729 votes (13.9%).
The result in full · 2010 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCrea, William✓ elected | DUP | 11,536 | 33.9% |
| Empey, Reg | — | 10,353 | 30.4% |
| McLaughlin, Mitchel | SF | 4,729 | 13.9% |
| Byrne, Michelle | SDLP | 2,955 | 8.7% |
| Lawther, Alan | APNI | 2,607 | 7.7% |
| Lucas, Melwyn | TUV | 1,829 | 5.4% |
Majority 1,183 · 34,009 votes cast.
The seat now
William McCrea (DUP) won the 2010 contest. South Antrim is now represented by Robin Swann (UUP).
See Robin’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore South Antrim →
Sinn Féin in 2010
Mitchel McLaughlin was one of 17 Sinn Féin candidates at the 2010 General Election — 5 won their seats, 12 did not. See the Sinn Féin →