2001 general election · Northern Ireland
Newry and Armagh: 2001 general election result
The SDLP won Newry and Armagh at the 2001 general election with a majority of 3,575. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 3,5756.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%55,621 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,466
- Result
- SDLP hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 20,784 | 37.4% | −5.6 | |
| Sinn Féin | 17,209 | 30.9% | +9.9 | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 10,795 | 19.4% | +19.4 | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 6,833 | 12.3% | −21.5 | |
| Valid votes | 55,621 | |||
| Majority | 3,575 | 6.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newry and Armagh at the 2001 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 20,784 votes (37.4%). Result: SDLP hold.
What was the majority in Newry and Armagh in 2001?
3,575 votes (6.4% of valid votes) over the Sinn Féin.
What was the turnout in Newry and Armagh in 2001?
76.8% of the 72,466 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,621 votes).
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