136 Candidates to Run in Northern Ireland's General Election

One hundred thirty-six candidates are set to contest the upcoming general election in Northern Ireland on 4 July. This marks an increase from the 102 candidates five years ago. The voter registration deadline is 18 June, and voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on 4 July.

A total of 136 candidates are set to contest the upcoming general election in Northern Ireland on 4 July, according to the Electoral Office.

This marks a significant increase from the 102 candidates who participated five years ago.

Only Alliance and the SDLP are fielding candidates in all 18 constituencies.

Sinn Féin is not participating in Belfast South, Mid Down, Belfast East, Lagan Valley, or North Down.

The DUP is abstaining in Fermanagh and South Tyrone and North Down, while contesting 16 other seats.

The Ulster Unionist Party will partake in 17 constituencies, excluding Belfast North.

The TUV, which did not participate in the last election, is running 14 candidates this time.

The Green Party will contest 11 seats, and Aontú is fielding 10 candidates.

The NI Conservative Party has candidates in five constituencies, and People Before Profit is running in three.

There are also nine independent candidates and one from Cross-Community Labour Alternative.

Women represent approximately 30% of the candidate pool, up from 28 in 2019.

The deadline for voter registration is 18 June, with postal or proxy vote applications due by 14 June.

Voting will take place on 4 July from 07:00 BST to 22:00 BST.