1997 general election · Northern Ireland
North Down: 1997 general election result
UK Unionist Party won North Down at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,449. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- UK Unionist PartyUK Unionist Party
- Majority
- 1,4494.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.9%36,556 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,101
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Unionist Party Won | 12,817 | 35.1% | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 11,368 | 31.1% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 7,554 | 20.7% | |
| Others | 3,215 | 8.8% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 1,602 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 36,556 | ||
| Majority | 1,449 | 4.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won North Down at the 1997 general election?
The UK Unionist Party candidate won with 12,817 votes (35.1%).
What was the majority in North Down in 1997?
1,449 votes (4.0% of valid votes) over the Ulster Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in North Down in 1997?
57.9% of the 63,101 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,556 votes).
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