1997 general election · Northern Ireland
West Tyrone: 1997 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won West Tyrone at the 1997 general election with a majority of 1,161. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 1,1612.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.2%46,275 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,428
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 16,003 | 34.6% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 14,842 | 32.1% | |
| Sinn Féin | 14,280 | 30.9% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 829 | 1.8% | |
| Others | 321 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 46,275 | ||
| Majority | 1,161 | 2.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won West Tyrone at the 1997 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 16,003 votes (34.6%).
What was the majority in West Tyrone in 1997?
1,161 votes (2.5% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in West Tyrone in 1997?
79.2% of the 58,428 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,275 votes).
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