1979 general election · Northern Ireland
Down North: 1979 general election result
Other candidates won Down North at the 1979 general election with a majority of 23,625 (Oth gain from UUP). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- OthersOthers
- Majority
- 23,62538.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.2%62,081 valid votes
- Electorate
- 99,861
- Result
- Oth gain from UUP
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others Won | 36,989 | 59.6% | +49.0 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 13,364 | 21.5% | +4.0 | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 11,728 | 18.9% | −53.0 | |
| Valid votes | 62,081 | |||
| Majority | 23,625 | 38.1% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Down North at the 1979 general election?
The Others candidate won with 36,989 votes (59.6%). Result: Oth gain from UUP.
What was the majority in Down North in 1979?
23,625 votes (38.1% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Down North in 1979?
62.2% of the 99,861 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,081 votes).
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