1979 general election · Northern Ireland
Antrim South: 1979 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Antrim South at the 1979 general election with a majority of 38,868. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 38,86852.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.2%73,638 valid votes
- Electorate
- 126,444
- Result
- UUP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 50,782 | 69.0% | −2.5 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 11,914 | 16.2% | +0.9 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 7,432 | 10.1% | −3.2 | |
| Others | 3,510 | 4.8% | +4.8 | |
| Valid votes | 73,638 | |||
| Majority | 38,868 | 52.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Antrim South at the 1979 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 50,782 votes (69.0%). Result: UUP hold.
What was the majority in Antrim South in 1979?
38,868 votes (52.8% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Antrim South in 1979?
58.2% of the 126,444 registered electors cast a valid vote (73,638 votes).
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