1997 general election · Northern Ireland
Foyle: 1997 general election result
The SDLP won Foyle at the 1997 general election with a majority of 13,664. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 13,66428.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.4%47,815 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,905
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 25,109 | 52.5% | |
| Sinn Féin | 11,445 | 23.9% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 10,290 | 21.5% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 817 | 1.7% | |
| Others | 154 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 47,815 | ||
| Majority | 13,664 | 28.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Foyle at the 1997 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 25,109 votes (52.5%).
What was the majority in Foyle in 1997?
13,664 votes (28.6% of valid votes) over the Sinn Féin.
What was the turnout in Foyle in 1997?
70.4% of the 67,905 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,815 votes).
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