February 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast North: February 1974 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Belfast North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,776. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 8,77617.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%49,206 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,083
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 21,531 | 43.8% | |
| Pro-Assembly Unionist | 12,755 | 25.9% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 12,003 | 24.4% | |
| Others | 2,917 | 5.9% | |
| Valid votes | 49,206 | ||
| Majority | 8,776 | 17.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast North at the February 1974 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 21,531 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in Belfast North in February 1974?
8,776 votes (17.8% of valid votes) over the Pro-Assembly Unionist.
What was the turnout in Belfast North in February 1974?
69.2% of the 71,083 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,206 votes).
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