1997 general election · Northern Ireland
Newry and Armagh: 1997 general election result
The SDLP won Newry and Armagh at the 1997 general election with a majority of 4,889. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 4,8899.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%53,275 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,807
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 22,904 | 43.0% | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 18,015 | 33.8% | |
| Sinn Féin | 11,218 | 21.1% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 1,015 | 1.9% | |
| Others | 123 | 0.2% | |
| Valid votes | 53,275 | ||
| Majority | 4,889 | 9.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newry and Armagh at the 1997 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 22,904 votes (43.0%).
What was the majority in Newry and Armagh in 1997?
4,889 votes (9.2% of valid votes) over the Ulster Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Newry and Armagh in 1997?
75.2% of the 70,807 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,275 votes).
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