October 1974 general election · Northern Ireland
Down South: October 1974 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Down South at the October 1974 general election with a majority of 3,567. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 3,5675.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%66,140 valid votes
- Electorate
- 91,362
- Result
- UUP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 33,614 | 50.8% | −1.3 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 30,047 | 45.4% | +2.7 | |
| Others | 2,479 | 3.8% | −1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 66,140 | |||
| Majority | 3,567 | 5.4% | ||
Change compared with the February 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Down South at the October 1974 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 33,614 votes (50.8%). Result: UUP hold.
What was the majority in Down South in October 1974?
3,567 votes (5.4% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Down South in October 1974?
72.4% of the 91,362 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,140 votes).
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