The election took place on 5 May 2022, with counting continuing the following 2 days; voter turnout was estimated at 64.4%.
Sinn Féin became the biggest party for the first time, entitling them to the First Minister.
Additionally, Alliance, the biggest cross-community party, also had a big increase, overtaking the SDLP and UUP in votes to become third in the assembly, following the DUP, the biggest Unionist party.
The DUP blocked the formation of an Executive until a meeting of the Assembly on 3 February 2024.
* Party Leader in Stormont † Co-opted to replace an elected MLA ‡ Changed affiliation during the term