ASSEMBLY ELECTION 2007
Assembly Election
The Northern Ireland Assembly Election was held on Wednesday 7 March.
In the area of North Down where I was standing there were 16 candidates for 6 seats.
This was my first time at an election at this level so I was coming in very much as the new person and also the only woman representing the Ulster Unionist Party.
I fought an honourable campaign, it was hard work delivering leaflets to as many homes as possible and knocking on as many doors as possible. I generally walked about 5 miles every day and at the end of the 3-week run up to the election I was pretty much exhausted.
I came in 8th in the running order with 147 votes behind the 6th person elected. I never quite caught up during the transfer of votes to move beyond my position, which meant I was not elected.
When I realised I was not going to be successful, naturally I was disappointed, however, I feel I gained a very good personal vote and thank everyone who voted for me. Their confidence placed in me was much appreciated.
The whole process was an experience and while not successful to the Assembly I am still a local councillor and still very much determined to work for the good of my community.
The Northern Ireland Assembly Election was held on Wednesday 7 March.
In the area of North Down where I was standing there were 16 candidates for 6 seats.
This was my first time at an election at this level so I was coming in very much as the new person and also the only woman representing the Ulster Unionist Party.
I fought an honourable campaign, it was hard work delivering leaflets to as many homes as possible and knocking on as many doors as possible. I generally walked about 5 miles every day and at the end of the 3-week run up to the election I was pretty much exhausted.
I came in 8th in the running order with 147 votes behind the 6th person elected. I never quite caught up during the transfer of votes to move beyond my position, which meant I was not elected.
When I realised I was not going to be successful, naturally I was disappointed, however, I feel I gained a very good personal vote and thank everyone who voted for me. Their confidence placed in me was much appreciated.
The whole process was an experience and while not successful to the Assembly I am still a local councillor and still very much determined to work for the good of my community.
posted by Marion Smith at 1:09 PM
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