John Stewart (Northern Ireland politician)


John Stewart is a Northern Irish Unionist politician, and businessman. Since 2017, he has been an Ulster Unionist Party Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for East Antrim.

Early life and education

Stewart was born on 9 April 1983. He was educated at Carrickfergus Grammar School, a controlled grammar school in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. He studied at history at Cardiff University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Career

Before his election to the assembly, Stewart worked as the sales director of his family's business, Robinson's Shoemakers, which is based in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.
Stewart serves in the Army Reserve. He is a soldier of the North Irish Horse.

Political career

Stewart joined the Ulster Unionist Party in 2008. In 2011, he was elected a councillor of the Carrickfergus Borough Council for Carrickfergus. In 2014, he was elected to the newly created Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for Carrick Castle. He served as Deputy Mayor of Carrickfergus 2013–14.
On 2 March 2017, Stewart was elected a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for East Antrim in stage 9 of the count.

Personal life

Stewart is married to Deborah. He has two sons, Cohen and Harrison.