Sinn Fein's Francie Molloy wins Mid Ulster by-election

Francie Molloy has won the Mid Ulster by-election to fill the seat vacated by Martin McGuinness at Westminster.

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Proud and humbled to win this victory for the people of Mid Ulster. Thinking of all those who have struggled to make days like this possible

From @FrancieMolloy on Twitter:
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Official result not in but we've won. Thanks to all who has voted for me and helped with the campaign. We'll build on our record of results.

From @FrancieMolloy on Twitter:

Stormont's deputy First Minister resigned from the Westminster role in December.

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Sinn Fein by-election victory

Francie Molloy has won the Mid Ulster by-election to fill the seat vacated by Martin McGuinness at Westminster. He won 49% of the vote, a reduced majority.