1987 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast West: 1987 general election result
Sinn Féin won Belfast West at the 1987 general election with a majority of 2,221. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Sinn FéinSinn Féin
- Majority
- 2,2215.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.0%40,968 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,400
- Result
- SF hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinn Féin Won | 16,862 | 41.2% | +4.2 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 14,641 | 35.7% | +11.1 | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 7,646 | 18.7% | +13.2 | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 1,819 | 4.4% | +0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 40,968 | |||
| Majority | 2,221 | 5.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast West at the 1987 general election?
The Sinn Féin candidate won with 16,862 votes (41.2%). Result: SF hold.
What was the majority in Belfast West in 1987?
2,221 votes (5.4% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Belfast West in 1987?
69.0% of the 59,400 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,968 votes).
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