1979 general election · Northern Ireland
Down South: 1979 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Down South at the 1979 general election with a majority of 8,221. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 8,22113.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.8%60,694 valid votes
- Electorate
- 89,562
- Result
- UUP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 32,254 | 53.1% | +2.3 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 24,033 | 39.6% | −5.8 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 4,407 | 7.3% | +7.3 | |
| Valid votes | 60,694 | |||
| Majority | 8,221 | 13.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Down South at the 1979 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 32,254 votes (53.1%). Result: UUP hold.
What was the majority in Down South in 1979?
8,221 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Down South in 1979?
67.8% of the 89,562 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,694 votes).
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