1997 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast North: 1997 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Belfast North at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,024. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 13,02431.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.1%41,452 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,645
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 21,478 | 51.8% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 8,454 | 20.4% | |
| Sinn Féin | 8,375 | 20.2% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 2,221 | 5.4% | |
| Others | 924 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 41,452 | ||
| Majority | 13,024 | 31.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast North at the 1997 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 21,478 votes (51.8%).
What was the majority in Belfast North in 1997?
13,024 votes (31.4% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Belfast North in 1997?
64.1% of the 64,645 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,452 votes).
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