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Jim Shannon

Jim Shannon was a Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. candidate in Strangford constituency in the UK Parliamentary general election. They were elected with 15,559 votes.

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Jim Shannon's policies

Statement to voters

Jim Shannon was elected to Westminster in May 2010 following 12 years in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Full statement

He is highly experienced, and well known for his hard work and down to earth attitudes.

Jim has a strong commitment to moving forward yet holding to the strong unionist principles that we hold so dear and never forgetting what has gone before.

Jim is interested in Ulster Scots, an avid Northern Ireland Football supporter and interestingly a Leicester City Supporter. He loves countrysports and enjoys his Sunday with his family and attending church.

He is well known for his sense of humour and compassion and has a strong sense of community.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Jim-Shannon-MP-477928115581090/about/

This statement was last updated on June 3, 2021.

This statement was added by Jim Shannon, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.

Record in office

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Jim Shannon online

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http://www.mydup.com/who-we-are/jim-shannon

Jim Shannon's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2024 Strangford: UK Parliamentary general election Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. 15,559 votes (elected) 1st / 10 candidates
2019 Strangford: UK Parliamentary general election Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. 17,705 votes (elected) 1st / 8 candidates
2017 Strangford: UK Parliamentary general election Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. 24,036 votes (elected) 1st / 7 candidates
2015 Strangford: UK Parliamentary general election Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. 15,053 votes (elected) 1st / 8 candidates
2010 Strangford: UK Parliamentary general election Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. 14,926 votes (elected) 1st / 7 candidates
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