1979 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast South: 1979 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Belfast South at the 1979 general election with a majority of 17,130 (UUP gain from VUPP). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 17,13036.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.9%46,790 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,920
- Result
- UUP gain from VUPP
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 28,875 | 61.7% | +61.7 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 11,745 | 25.1% | +2.9 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 3,694 | 7.9% | +3.1 | |
| Others | 2,476 | 5.3% | −7.9 | |
| Valid votes | 46,790 | |||
| Majority | 17,130 | 36.6% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast South at the 1979 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 28,875 votes (61.7%). Result: UUP gain from VUPP.
What was the majority in Belfast South in 1979?
17,130 votes (36.6% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Belfast South in 1979?
67.9% of the 68,920 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,790 votes).
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