Christine Buckley re-elected as Editor
Christine Buckley has been re-elected as Editor of The Journalist, the NUJ’s magazine. The outcome of the election was formally ratified at a meeting of the union’s National Executive Council this morning (6 September) following the close of ballot yesterday.
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Christine was elected on the first count with 1198 first preference votes. The quota was 1077.
Vice President Gerry Curran presiding, congratulated Christine on her re-election and congratulated all candidates on their participation in the process.
He said:
“The NUJ is unique in electing an editor to our magazine. It takes courage and commitment to stand for election and I congratulate all who put their names forward. It was a diverse field reflecting many strands within the union.
“I wish Christine well in her new term. We are facing into a busy period within our union and there will be no shortage of news.”
Christine Buckley was elected editor in 2009 and has already served three terms as editor.
Results: First Preference Votes
Sean Bell 132
Christine Buckley 1198
Tessa Clarke 151
Phil Creighton 141
Gerard Cunningham 162
Samantha Downes 139
Helena Parton 58
Brian Pelan 116
Craig Thomas 57