Election turnout in Foyle and East Londonderry confirmed
In Londonderry the turnout has risen significantly from the last Assembly election in May 2016 when 56 per cent of those eligible turned out.
The total number of people who voted in Londonderry was 45,317 out of 69,718 eligible to vote.
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Hide AdHowever the number of people registered to vote in Foyle this time round was over 2,000 less than last year.
In East Londonderry, the rise in turnout was even more dramatic, rising from 50.79 per cent last year - a jump of almost 12%.
Last year the eligible electorate in East Londonderry was 68,600, whereas this year it stood at 67,392.
The total votes cast in the constituency on Thursday was 42,248.