February 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast East: February 1974 general election result
Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party won Belfast East at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 7,740. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Vanguard Unionist Progressive PartyVanguard Unionist Progressive Party
- Majority
- 7,74013.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%57,518 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,818
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party Won | 27,817 | 48.4% | |
| Pro-Assembly Unionist | 20,077 | 34.9% | |
| Others | 8,122 | 14.1% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 1,502 | 2.6% | |
| Valid votes | 57,518 | ||
| Majority | 7,740 | 13.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast East at the February 1974 general election?
The Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party candidate won with 27,817 votes (48.4%).
What was the majority in Belfast East in February 1974?
7,740 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Pro-Assembly Unionist.
What was the turnout in Belfast East in February 1974?
73.0% of the 78,818 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,518 votes).
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