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 | |
| Nationality | British |
| Party | Democratic Unionist Party |
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]
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]
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]