1997 general election · Northern Ireland
North Antrim: 1997 general election result
The DUP won North Antrim at the 1997 general election with a majority of 10,574. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Democratic Unionist PartyDemocratic Unionist Party
- Majority
- 10,57422.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.7%46,186 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,491
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Unionist Party Won | 21,495 | 46.5% | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 10,921 | 23.7% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 7,333 | 15.9% | |
| Sinn Féin | 2,896 | 6.3% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 2,845 | 6.2% | |
| Others | 696 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 46,186 | ||
| Majority | 10,574 | 22.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Antrim at the 1997 general election?
The Democratic Unionist Party candidate won with 21,495 votes (46.5%).
What was the majority in North Antrim in 1997?
10,574 votes (22.9% of valid votes) over the Ulster Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in North Antrim in 1997?
63.7% of the 72,491 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,186 votes).
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