Northern Ireland election results being read out

The video explains the process of counting votes in the Belfast North constituency. It details the announcement of results at each stage, emphasizing that no candidates are elected until the final declaration. The first stage results are shared, showing the number of valid and rejected papers, and the votes each candidate received. No candidate reached the quota, leading to the exclusion of the three candidates with the lowest votes. The next steps in the counting process are outlined.

What is the role of the deputy Returning Officer in the election process?

• To elect the candidates

• To organize campaign events

• To count the votes personally

• To announce the outcome of each stage of the count

How many total ballot papers were counted in the first stage for the Belfast North constituency?

• 633

• 6915

• 40,486

• 42,119

Which candidate received the highest number of first preference votes in the first stage?

• McAlister Nuala

• Kelly Jerry

• Bradley Polygene

• Marlon Nicola

What is the electoral quota mentioned in the first stage results?

• 40,486

• 42,119

• 6915

• 633

What is the next step after the first stage of the count?

• Holding a new election

• Recounting the votes

• Announcing the winner

• Excluding the candidates with the lowest votes