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Connie Egan
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for North Down |
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| Assumed office 5 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Rachel Woods |
| Member of Ards and North Down Borough Council |
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| In office 2 May 2019 – 7 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Alan Graham |
| Succeeded by | Hannah Irwin |
| Constituency | Bangor West |
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| Born | 21 December 1994 Bangor, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Political party | Alliance |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Assembly profile |
Connie Egan is a politician from Northern Ireland. She is a member of the Alliance Party. She works as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). Connie Egan was chosen as an MLA in the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election for the area called North Down.
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What is a Politician?
A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for a country or region. Politicians are chosen by people voting in elections. Their job is to represent the people who voted for them. They work to improve things like schools, hospitals, and roads.
Connie Egan's Political Journey
Starting Out in Local Politics (2019-2022)
Connie Egan began her political career in 2019. She was elected as a Councillor for the Alliance Party. This happened in the Bangor West area. She worked for the Ards and North Down Borough Council. In the 2019 local elections, she received the most votes in her area. She was the youngest woman ever elected to that council. Before becoming a Councillor, she worked for another politician. She helped Chris Lyttle, an Alliance MLA, with his work.
Becoming an MLA (2022-Present)
In 2022, Connie Egan ran for the Northern Ireland Assembly. She was a candidate for the Assembly election in North Down. She ran alongside another Alliance candidate, Andrew Muir. Connie Egan received many votes. She was elected as an MLA on May 5, 2022. This means she now represents the people of North Down in the Assembly. The Assembly is where laws are made for Northern Ireland.
About Connie Egan's Life
Connie Egan is a member of Amnesty International. This is a group that works for human rights around the world. She also helps out at Trinity Nursery School in Bangor as a Governor.
