2017 general election · Northern Ireland
North Antrim: 2017 general election result
Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party) won North Antrim at the 2017 general election with a majority of 20,643. Full result for every candidate, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ian PaisleyDemocratic Unionist Party
- Majority
- 20,64342.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.1%48,460 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,657
- Result
- DUP hold
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Paisley Elected sitting MP | Democratic Unionist Party | 28,521 | 58.9% | +15.6 | |
| Cara McShane | Sinn Féin | 7,878 | 16.3% | +4.0 | |
| Jackson Minford | Ulster Unionist Party | 3,482 | 7.2% | −4.9 | |
| Timothy Gaston | Traditional Unionist Voice | 3,282 | 6.8% | −8.9 | |
| Patricia O'Lynn | Alliance Party of Northern Ireland Alliance | 2,723 | 5.6% | 0 | |
| Declan O'Loan | Social Democratic and Labour Party Social Democratic & Labour Party | 2,574 | 5.3% | −1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 48,460 | ||||
| Majority | 20,643 | 42.6% | |||
Change compared with the 2015 general election (same boundaries).
Declared 9 June 2017, 02:40.
Questions and answers
Who won North Antrim at the 2017 general election?
Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party) won with 28,521 votes (58.9%). Result: DUP hold.
What was the majority in North Antrim in 2017?
20,643 votes (42.6% of valid votes) over the Sinn Féin candidate, Cara McShane.
What was the turnout in North Antrim in 2017?
64.1% of the 75,657 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,460 votes).
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