Northern Ireland · Former constituency (1922–1979)
Londonderry
Every general election in Londonderry since 1922 (until 1979). Latest: Ulster Unionist Party, majority 12,407.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 31,592 | 49.7% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 19,185 | 30.2% | |
| Others | 7,016 | 11.0% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 5,830 | 9.2% | |
| Valid votes | 63,623 | ||
| Majority | 12,407 | 19.5% | |
UUP hold Turnout 67.1% of 94,770 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UUP | SDLP | 12,407 | 19.5 | 67.1% | UUP hold |
| October 1974 | UUP | SDLP | 9,020 | 14.0 | 69.3% | UUP hold |
| February 1974 | UUP | SDLP | 9,390 | 15.0 | 68.1% | |
| 1951 | Con | — | unopposed | — | — | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Oth | 14,722 | 25.2 | 80.6% | |
| 1945 | Con | Oth | 2,653 | 3.4 | 88.1% | |
| 1935 | Con | — | unopposed | — | — | Con hold |
| 1931 | Con | — | unopposed | — | — | Con hold |
| 1929 | Con | — | unopposed | — | — | Con hold |
| 1924 | Con | Oth | 24,489 | 65.7 | 59.1% | Con hold |
| 1923 | Con | — | unopposed | — | — | Con hold |
| 1922 | Con | Oth | 20,882 | 51.4 | 63.9% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Londonderry?
The Ulster Unionists won Londonderry at the 1979 general election with a majority of 12,407.
Which parties have won Londonderry?
At the 12 general elections held under this name since 1922: Conservative 9, Ulster Unionist Party 3.
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