1979 general election · Northern Ireland
Fermanagh and South Tyrone: 1979 general election result
Other candidates won Fermanagh and South Tyrone at the 1979 general election with a majority of 15,772. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- OthersOthers
- Majority
- 15,77230.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%51,664 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,481
- Result
- Oth hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others Won | 33,183 | 64.2% | +12.1 | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 17,411 | 33.7% | −14.2 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 1,070 | 2.1% | +2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 51,664 | |||
| Majority | 15,772 | 30.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Fermanagh and South Tyrone at the 1979 general election?
The Others candidate won with 33,183 votes (64.2%). Result: Oth hold.
What was the majority in Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 1979?
15,772 votes (30.5% of valid votes) over the Ulster Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 1979?
72.3% of the 71,481 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,664 votes).
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