1997 general election · Northern Ireland
South Antrim: 1997 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won South Antrim at the 1997 general election with a majority of 16,611. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 16,61141.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.8%40,195 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,512
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 23,108 | 57.5% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 6,497 | 16.2% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 4,668 | 11.6% | |
| Others | 3,693 | 9.2% | |
| Sinn Féin | 2,229 | 5.6% | |
| Valid votes | 40,195 | ||
| Majority | 16,611 | 41.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Antrim at the 1997 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 23,108 votes (57.5%).
What was the majority in South Antrim in 1997?
16,611 votes (41.3% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in South Antrim in 1997?
57.8% of the 69,512 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,195 votes).
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