1997 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast West: 1997 general election result
Sinn Féin won Belfast West at the 1997 general election with a majority of 7,909. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Sinn FéinSinn Féin
- Majority
- 7,90917.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%45,885 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,920
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinn Féin Won | 25,662 | 55.9% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 17,753 | 38.7% | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 1,556 | 3.4% | |
| Others | 914 | 2.0% | |
| Valid votes | 45,885 | ||
| Majority | 7,909 | 17.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast West at the 1997 general election?
The Sinn Féin candidate won with 25,662 votes (55.9%).
What was the majority in Belfast West in 1997?
7,909 votes (17.2% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Belfast West in 1997?
74.1% of the 61,920 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,885 votes).
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