1979 general election · Northern Ireland
Mid-Ulster: 1979 general election result
Other candidates won Mid-Ulster at the 1979 general election with a majority of 23,452. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- OthersOthers
- Majority
- 23,45235.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.4%65,465 valid votes
- Electorate
- 81,457
- Result
- Oth hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others Won | 42,718 | 65.3% | −34.8 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 19,266 | 29.4% | +29.4 | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 3,481 | 5.3% | +5.3 | |
| Valid votes | 65,465 | |||
| Majority | 23,452 | 35.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Mid-Ulster at the 1979 general election?
The Others candidate won with 42,718 votes (65.3%). Result: Oth hold.
What was the majority in Mid-Ulster in 1979?
23,452 votes (35.8% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Mid-Ulster in 1979?
80.4% of the 81,457 registered electors cast a valid vote (65,465 votes).
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