Lagan Valley Constituency Analysis

Lagan Valley, historically a DUP stronghold, faces an intriguing electoral battle as Sorsha Eastwood of Alliance emerges as a formidable challenger. In the last election, there was a significant swing away from the DUP, with Alliance achieving their best result. The absence of Sinn Fein presents an opportunity for Alliance to potentially secure a surprise win, driven by strategic voting dynamics. With strong candidates from various parties and historical voting patterns shifting, the contest in Lagan Valley is poised to be closely watched.