February 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Antrim South: February 1974 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Antrim South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 35,644. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 35,64450.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.1%71,332 valid votes
- Electorate
- 116,710
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 48,203 | 67.6% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 12,559 | 17.6% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 8,769 | 12.3% | |
| Others | 1,801 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 71,332 | ||
| Majority | 35,644 | 50.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Antrim South at the February 1974 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 48,203 votes (67.6%).
What was the majority in Antrim South in February 1974?
35,644 votes (50.0% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Antrim South in February 1974?
61.1% of the 116,710 registered electors cast a valid vote (71,332 votes).
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