October 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast East: October 1974 general election result
Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party won Belfast East at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 10,122. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Vanguard Unionist Progressive PartyVanguard Unionist Progressive Party
- Majority
- 10,12218.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.5%53,786 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,629
- Result
- VUPP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party Won | 31,954 | 59.4% | +11.1 | |
| Others | 21,832 | 40.6% | +26.5 | |
| Valid votes | 53,786 | |||
| Majority | 10,122 | 18.8% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast East at the October 1974 general election?
The Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party candidate won with 31,954 votes (59.4%). Result: VUPP hold.
What was the majority in Belfast East in October 1974?
10,122 votes (18.8% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Belfast East in October 1974?
67.5% of the 79,629 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,786 votes).
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