1997 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast South: 1997 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Belfast South at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,600. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 4,60011.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.0%39,484 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,633
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 14,201 | 36.0% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 9,601 | 24.3% | |
| Others | 8,551 | 21.7% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 5,112 | 13.0% | |
| Sinn Féin | 2,019 | 5.1% | |
| Valid votes | 39,484 | ||
| Majority | 4,600 | 11.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast South at the 1997 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 14,201 votes (36.0%).
What was the majority in Belfast South in 1997?
4,600 votes (11.7% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Belfast South in 1997?
62.0% of the 63,633 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,484 votes).
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