Gareth Wilson
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Gareth Wilson is a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) politician who has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for Newry and Armagh since January 2026.[1][2]
Gareth Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Newry and Armagh | |
| Assumed office 5 January 2026 [1] | |
| Preceded by | William Irwin |
| Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Councillor for Cusher | |
| In office 22 May 2014 – 12 December 2025 | |
| Preceded by | New council |
| Armagh District Councillor for Cusher | |
| In office 5 May 2005 – 22 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | James Clayton |
| Succeeded by | Council abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic Unionist Party |
Political career
Wilson was first elected onto Armagh District Council at the 2005 election, which saw the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) take three seats in the Cusher DEA.[3][4] He retained his seat at the 2011 local elections.[5]
Following the reorganisation of local government in preparation for the 2014 local elections, Wilson was returned to represent Cusher on the newly-merged Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council.[6] He was re-elected at the 2019 and 2023 Council elections.[7][8]
At the 2024 general election, Wilson ran as the DUP's candidate in Newry and Armagh, taking third place with 12.8% of the vote.[9][10]
Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly
In December 2025, it was announced that Wilson will be co-opted to the Northern Ireland Assembly, succeeding long-serving Newry and Armagh member William Irwin.[11][12] He took his seat on 5 January 2026.[1]
