Londonderry (Assembly constituency)

Londonderry is a constituency in the Northern Ireland Assembly. It was first used for a Northern Ireland Assembly election in 1998. It shares the same boundaries as the Londonderry UK Parliament constituency.

The constituency elects five members, using the single transferable vote (STV) electoral system. The current Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) representing the constituency are from various political parties, reflecting the diverse political landscape of the region. Typically, the constituency returns MLAs from Sinn Féin, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), and other smaller parties or independent candidates may also secure representation.

The area covered by the constituency includes the city of Derry/Londonderry and its surrounding areas. The electorate is diverse, encompassing urban and rural communities, and has historically been a key battleground for nationalist and unionist parties. Election results in Londonderry are often closely watched as they can provide insights into broader political trends in Northern Ireland.

The composition of the MLAs for Londonderry has varied over the years, reflecting shifts in voter preferences and the political climate. The constituency remains a significant and closely contested area in Northern Ireland politics.