February 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast South: February 1974 general election result
Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party won Belfast South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 3,998. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Vanguard Unionist Progressive PartyVanguard Unionist Progressive Party
- Majority
- 3,9987.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.6%51,890 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,542
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party Won | 22,083 | 42.6% | |
| Pro-Assembly Unionist | 18,085 | 34.9% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 5,118 | 9.9% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 4,149 | 8.0% | |
| Others | 2,455 | 4.7% | |
| Valid votes | 51,890 | ||
| Majority | 3,998 | 7.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast South at the February 1974 general election?
The Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party candidate won with 22,083 votes (42.6%).
What was the majority in Belfast South in February 1974?
3,998 votes (7.7% of valid votes) over the Pro-Assembly Unionist.
What was the turnout in Belfast South in February 1974?
69.6% of the 74,542 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,890 votes).
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