1992 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast West: 1992 general election result
The SDLP won Belfast West at the 1992 general election with a majority of 589 (SDLP gain from SF). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 5891.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.1%39,970 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,644
- Result
- SDLP gain from SF
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 17,415 | 43.6% | +7.8 | |
| Sinn Féin | 16,826 | 42.1% | +0.9 | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 4,766 | 11.9% | −6.7 | |
| Others | 963 | 2.4% | +2.4 | |
| Valid votes | 39,970 | |||
| Majority | 589 | 1.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1987 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast West at the 1992 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 17,415 votes (43.6%). Result: SDLP gain from SF.
What was the majority in Belfast West in 1992?
589 votes (1.5% of valid votes) over the Sinn Féin.
What was the turnout in Belfast West in 1992?
73.1% of the 54,644 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,970 votes).
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