1997 general election · Northern Ireland
South Down: 1997 general election result
The SDLP won South Down at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,933. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 9,93320.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.7%49,486 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,977
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 26,181 | 52.9% | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 16,248 | 32.8% | |
| Sinn Féin | 5,127 | 10.4% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 1,711 | 3.5% | |
| Others | 219 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,486 | ||
| Majority | 9,933 | 20.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Down at the 1997 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 26,181 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in South Down in 1997?
9,933 votes (20.1% of valid votes) over the Ulster Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in South Down in 1997?
70.7% of the 69,977 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,486 votes).
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