2001 general election · Northern Ireland
North Down: 2001 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won North Down at the 2001 general election with a majority of 6,880 (UUP gain from UKUP). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 6,88018.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.8%37,189 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,212
- Result
- UUP gain from UKUP
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 20,833 | 56.0% | +24.9 | |
| Others | 13,953 | 37.5% | +28.7 | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 1,275 | 3.4% | −1.0 | |
| Conservative | 815 | 2.2% | +2.2 | |
| Sinn Féin | 313 | 0.8% | +0.8 | |
| Valid votes | 37,189 | |||
| Majority | 6,880 | 18.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Down at the 2001 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 20,833 votes (56.0%). Result: UUP gain from UKUP.
What was the majority in North Down in 2001?
6,880 votes (18.5% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in North Down in 2001?
58.8% of the 63,212 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,189 votes).
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