October 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Antrim South: October 1974 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Antrim South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 38,432. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 38,43256.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.1%68,413 valid votes
- Electorate
- 117,832
- Result
- UUP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 48,892 | 71.5% | +3.9 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 10,460 | 15.3% | −2.3 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 9,061 | 13.2% | +1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 68,413 | |||
| Majority | 38,432 | 56.2% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Antrim South at the October 1974 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 48,892 votes (71.5%). Result: UUP hold.
What was the majority in Antrim South in October 1974?
38,432 votes (56.2% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Antrim South in October 1974?
58.1% of the 117,832 registered electors cast a valid vote (68,413 votes).
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