1997 general election · Northern Ireland
Fermanagh and South Tyrone: 1997 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Fermanagh and South Tyrone at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,688. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 13,68828.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%48,290 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,740
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 24,862 | 51.5% | |
| Sinn Féin | 11,174 | 23.1% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 11,060 | 22.9% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 977 | 2.0% | |
| Others | 217 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 48,290 | ||
| Majority | 13,688 | 28.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Fermanagh and South Tyrone at the 1997 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 24,862 votes (51.5%).
What was the majority in Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 1997?
13,688 votes (28.4% of valid votes) over the Sinn Féin.
What was the turnout in Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 1997?
74.6% of the 64,740 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,290 votes).
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