February 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Down South: February 1974 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Down South at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 5,602. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 5,6029.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.8%59,620 valid votes
- Electorate
- 90,613
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 31,088 | 52.1% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 25,486 | 42.8% | |
| Others | 3,046 | 5.1% | |
| Valid votes | 59,620 | ||
| Majority | 5,602 | 9.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Down South at the February 1974 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 31,088 votes (52.1%).
What was the majority in Down South in February 1974?
5,602 votes (9.4% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Down South in February 1974?
65.8% of the 90,613 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,620 votes).
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