1997 general election · Northern Ireland
Lagan Valley: 1997 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Lagan Valley at the 1997 general election with a majority of 16,925. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 16,92538.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.1%44,310 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,341
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 24,560 | 55.4% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 7,635 | 17.2% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 6,005 | 13.6% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 3,436 | 7.8% | |
| Others | 1,564 | 3.5% | |
| Sinn Féin | 1,110 | 2.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,310 | ||
| Majority | 16,925 | 38.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lagan Valley at the 1997 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 24,560 votes (55.4%).
What was the majority in Lagan Valley in 1997?
16,925 votes (38.2% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Lagan Valley in 1997?
62.1% of the 71,341 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,310 votes).
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