2005 general election · Northern Ireland
Newry and Armagh: 2005 general election result
Sinn Féin won Newry and Armagh at the 2005 general election with a majority of 8,195. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Sinn FéinSinn Féin
- Majority
- 8,19516.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%50,696 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,459
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinn Féin Won | 20,965 | 41.4% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 12,770 | 25.2% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 9,311 | 18.4% | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 7,025 | 13.9% | |
| Others | 625 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,696 | ||
| Majority | 8,195 | 16.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newry and Armagh at the 2005 general election?
The Sinn Féin candidate won with 20,965 votes (41.4%).
What was the majority in Newry and Armagh in 2005?
8,195 votes (16.2% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Newry and Armagh in 2005?
76.3% of the 66,459 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,696 votes).
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