1997 general election · Northern Ireland
Upper Bann: 1997 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Upper Bann at the 1997 general election with a majority of 9,252. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 9,25219.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.8%47,787 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,503
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 20,836 | 43.6% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 11,584 | 24.2% | |
| Sinn Féin | 5,773 | 12.1% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 5,482 | 11.5% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 3,017 | 6.3% | |
| Others | 1,095 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 47,787 | ||
| Majority | 9,252 | 19.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Upper Bann at the 1997 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 20,836 votes (43.6%).
What was the majority in Upper Bann in 1997?
9,252 votes (19.4% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Upper Bann in 1997?
67.8% of the 70,503 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,787 votes).
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