2001 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast South: 2001 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Belfast South at the 2001 general election with a majority of 5,399. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 5,39914.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.9%37,952 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,436
- Result
- UUP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 17,008 | 44.8% | +8.8 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 11,609 | 30.6% | +6.3 | |
| Others | 6,441 | 17.0% | −4.7 | |
| Sinn Féin | 2,894 | 7.6% | +2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 37,952 | |||
| Majority | 5,399 | 14.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast South at the 2001 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 17,008 votes (44.8%). Result: UUP hold.
What was the majority in Belfast South in 2001?
5,399 votes (14.2% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Belfast South in 2001?
63.9% of the 59,436 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,952 votes).
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