By-elections · Thursday 7 March 2013
Mid Ulster by-election 2013
Francie Molloy (Sinn Féin) won the Mid Ulster by-election on 7 March 2013 with a majority of 4,681. Full result, turnout and swing.
- Majority
- 4,68112.6%
- Turnout
- 55.4%63.2% at the previous election
- Electorate
- 67,192
- Swing
- 14.2 ptsSF to Ind
- Result
- SF hold
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francie Molloy Elected | Sinn Féin | 17,462 | 46.9% | −5.1 | |
| Nigel Lutton | Independent | 12,781 | 34.4% | +23.3 | |
| Patsy McGlone | Social Democratic and Labour Party Social Democratic & Labour Party | 6,478 | 17.4% | +3.2 | |
| Eric Bullick | Alliance Party of Northern Ireland Alliance | 487 | 1.3% | +0.3 | |
| Valid votes | 37,208 | ||||
| Majority | 4,681 | 12.6% | |||
Change compared with the 2010 general election in Mid Ulster.
Writ issued 11 February 2013. 55th Parliament.
Questions and answers
Who won the Mid Ulster by-election?
Francie Molloy (Sinn Féin) won on 7 March 2013 with 17,462 votes (46.9%), a majority of 4,681.
What was the turnout at the Mid Ulster by-election?
55.4% of registered electors cast a valid vote.
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