1997 general election · Northern Ireland
East Londonderry: 1997 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won East Londonderry at the 1997 general election with a majority of 3,794. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 3,79410.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.6%38,102 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,938
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 13,558 | 35.6% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 9,764 | 25.6% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 8,273 | 21.7% | |
| Sinn Féin | 3,463 | 9.1% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 2,427 | 6.4% | |
| Others | 617 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 38,102 | ||
| Majority | 3,794 | 10.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Londonderry at the 1997 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 13,558 votes (35.6%).
What was the majority in East Londonderry in 1997?
3,794 votes (10.0% of valid votes) over the Democratic Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in East Londonderry in 1997?
64.6% of the 58,938 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,102 votes).
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