1997 general election · Northern Ireland
East Antrim: 1997 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won East Antrim at the 1997 general election with a majority of 6,389. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 6,38918.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.2%34,347 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,032
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 13,318 | 38.8% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 6,929 | 20.2% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 6,682 | 19.5% | |
| Others | 5,299 | 15.4% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 1,576 | 4.6% | |
| Sinn Féin | 543 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 34,347 | ||
| Majority | 6,389 | 18.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Antrim at the 1997 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 13,318 votes (38.8%).
What was the majority in East Antrim in 1997?
6,389 votes (18.6% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in East Antrim in 1997?
58.2% of the 59,032 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,347 votes).
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