| Honorific suffix | MLA |
|---|---|
| Office | Member of the Legislative Assembly for Foyle |
| Term start | 13 April 2026 |
| Predecessor | Gary Middleton |
| Office 2 | Member of Derry City and Strabane District Council |
| Term start 2 | 18 May 2023 |
| Term end 2 | 13 April 2026 |
| Constituency 2 | Faughan |
| Party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Spouse | Gary Middleton |
Julie Middleton is a Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party politician who has served as MLA for Foyle since 2026.[1][2] She previously served as a Member of Derry City and Strabane District Council for Faughan from 2023 until 2026. She was co-opted to the Assembly in April 2026, following the resignation of her husband, Gary Middleton, on mental health grounds. She is the first female unionist MLA for the constituency.[3]
References
- ^ McCormack, Jane (13 April 2026). "Julie Middleton replaces husband as Foyle MLA". BBC News
- ^ Manley, John (13 April 2026). "DUP’s Julie Middleton replaces husband in Assembly". The Irish News
- ^ McClafferty, Enda & Carlin, Lucy (2026-04-13). "Foyle MLA Julie Middleton targeted by misogynistic attacks online". BBC News. Retrieved 2026-04-14.