February 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Down North: February 1974 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Down North at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 16,226. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 16,22626.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.3%62,488 valid votes
- Electorate
- 92,800
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 38,169 | 61.1% | |
| Pro-Assembly Unionist | 21,943 | 35.1% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 2,376 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 62,488 | ||
| Majority | 16,226 | 26.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Down North at the February 1974 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 38,169 votes (61.1%).
What was the majority in Down North in February 1974?
16,226 votes (26.0% of valid votes) over the Pro-Assembly Unionist.
What was the turnout in Down North in February 1974?
67.3% of the 92,800 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,488 votes).
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