2005 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast South: 2005 general election result
The SDLP won Belfast South at the 2005 general election with a majority of 1,235. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 1,2353.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.9%32,028 valid votes
- Electorate
- 46,491
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 10,339 | 32.3% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 9,104 | 28.4% | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 7,263 | 22.7% | |
| Sinn Féin | 2,882 | 9.0% | |
| Others | 2,440 | 7.6% | |
| Valid votes | 32,028 | ||
| Majority | 1,235 | 3.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast South at the 2005 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 10,339 votes (32.3%).
What was the majority in Belfast South in 2005?
1,235 votes (3.9% of valid votes) over the Democratic Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Belfast South in 2005?
68.9% of the 46,491 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,028 votes).
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