2005 general election · Northern Ireland
South Down: 2005 general election result
The SDLP won South Down at the 2005 general election with a majority of 9,140. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 9,14019.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%48,177 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,937
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 21,557 | 44.8% | |
| Sinn Féin | 12,417 | 25.8% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 8,815 | 18.3% | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 4,775 | 9.9% | |
| Others | 613 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 48,177 | ||
| Majority | 9,140 | 19.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Down at the 2005 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 21,557 votes (44.8%).
What was the majority in South Down in 2005?
9,140 votes (19.0% of valid votes) over the Sinn Féin.
What was the turnout in South Down in 2005?
70.9% of the 67,937 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,177 votes).
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