Sinn Féin announce Philip McGuigan as Assembly election candidate in North Antrim

Sinn Féin have selected sitting MLA Philip McGuigan to contest the next Assembly election in North Antrim in May 2027.

Speaking at a launch event in the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle on September 14, Philip McGuigan MLA said: "I am honoured to have been selected to stand for Sinn Féin in the 2027 Assembly election in North Antrim.

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan with Sinn Féin deputy Dáil leader and finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD.

placeholder image — North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan with Sinn Féin deputy Dáil leader and finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD.

“I have been privileged to serve as a councillor and an MLA. I currently serve as Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson and as Chair of the Assembly Health Committee.

“The coming election is an opportunity to return a stronger Sinn Féin team to deliver for workers, families and communities.

“It is an opportunity to choose hope and progress over division and resistance to change. And it is an opportunity to intensify the conversation about a new Ireland.

“Irish unity is a real and growing political possibility. Our politics must be positive and forward looking and about the future we are determined to build,” said Mr McGuigan.

“For our young people to live here with access to good jobs, affordable homes and first-class education.

“For our older people to enjoy security, dignity and the care they deserve. For workers to receive fair pay and for families to have reliable public services,” he continued.

“It is for our towns, villages, and rural communities to share equally in economic progress. That is why elections matter. That is why every vote matters.

“And the upcoming election gives us an opportunity to write the next chapter in North Antrim’s story.”