October 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast South: October 1974 general election result
Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party won Belfast South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 18,941. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Vanguard Unionist Progressive PartyVanguard Unionist Progressive Party
- Majority
- 18,94137.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.7%50,306 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,417
- Result
- VUPP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party Won | 30,116 | 59.9% | +17.3 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 11,175 | 22.2% | +12.4 | |
| Others | 6,625 | 13.2% | +8.4 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 2,390 | 4.8% | −3.3 | |
| Valid votes | 50,306 | |||
| Majority | 18,941 | 37.7% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast South at the October 1974 general election?
The Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party candidate won with 30,116 votes (59.9%). Result: VUPP hold.
What was the majority in Belfast South in October 1974?
18,941 votes (37.7% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Belfast South in October 1974?
66.7% of the 75,417 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,306 votes).
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