Nesbitt tops poll in Strangford

UUP leader Mike Nesbitt topped the poll in Strangford.

He received 4,673 votes, Michelle McIlveen came just behind at 4,663. They are both elected.

Mike Nesbitt’s strong polling may not be good news for his running mate Philip Smith giving the SDLP’s Joe Boyle a chance for the final seat.

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