October 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Down North: October 1974 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Down North at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 31,023. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 31,02354.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 60.9%57,006 valid votes
- Electorate
- 93,623
- Result
- UUP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 40,996 | 71.9% | +10.8 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 9,973 | 17.5% | +17.5 | |
| Others | 6,037 | 10.6% | +10.6 | |
| Valid votes | 57,006 | |||
| Majority | 31,023 | 54.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Down North at the October 1974 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 40,996 votes (71.9%). Result: UUP hold.
What was the majority in Down North in October 1974?
31,023 votes (54.4% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Down North in October 1974?
60.9% of the 93,623 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,006 votes).
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