1979 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast West: 1979 general election result
The SDLP won Belfast West at the 1979 general election with a majority of 8,235. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 8,23524.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 59.6%33,287 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,884
- Result
- SDLP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 16,480 | 49.5% | +0.5 | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 8,245 | 24.8% | +24.8 | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 3,716 | 11.2% | −25.4 | |
| Others | 2,822 | 8.5% | −6.0 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 2,024 | 6.1% | +6.1 | |
| Valid votes | 33,287 | |||
| Majority | 8,235 | 24.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast West at the 1979 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 16,480 votes (49.5%). Result: SDLP hold.
What was the majority in Belfast West in 1979?
8,235 votes (24.7% of valid votes) over the Ulster Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Belfast West in 1979?
59.6% of the 55,884 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,287 votes).
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