February 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast West: February 1974 general election result
The SDLP won Belfast West at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 2,180. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 2,1804.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%47,667 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,656
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 19,554 | 41.0% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 17,374 | 36.5% | |
| Others | 10,739 | 22.5% | |
| Valid votes | 47,667 | ||
| Majority | 2,180 | 4.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast West at the February 1974 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 19,554 votes (41.0%).
What was the majority in Belfast West in February 1974?
2,180 votes (4.6% of valid votes) over the Democratic Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Belfast West in February 1974?
72.6% of the 65,656 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,667 votes).
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