2017 general election · Northern Ireland
South Antrim: 2017 general election result
Paul Girvan (Democratic Unionist Party) won South Antrim at the 2017 general election with a majority of 3,208 (DUP gain from UUP). Full result for every candidate, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Paul GirvanDemocratic Unionist Party
- Majority
- 3,2087.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.3%43,170 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,244
- Result
- DUP gain from UUP
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Girvan Elected | Democratic Unionist Party | 16,508 | 38.2% | +8.1 | |
| Danny Kinahan sitting MP | Ulster Unionist Party | 13,300 | 30.8% | −1.9 | |
| Declan Kearney | Sinn Féin | 7,797 | 18.1% | +5.2 | |
| Neil Kelly | Alliance Party of Northern Ireland Alliance | 3,203 | 7.4% | −2.4 | |
| Roisin Lynch | Social Democratic and Labour Party Social Democratic & Labour Party | 2,362 | 5.5% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 43,170 | ||||
| Majority | 3,208 | 7.4% | |||
Change compared with the 2015 general election (same boundaries).
Declared 9 June 2017, 02:26.
Questions and answers
Who won South Antrim at the 2017 general election?
Paul Girvan (Democratic Unionist Party) won with 16,508 votes (38.2%). Result: DUP gain from UUP.
What was the majority in South Antrim in 2017?
3,208 votes (7.4% of valid votes) over the Ulster Unionist Party candidate, Danny Kinahan.
What was the turnout in South Antrim in 2017?
63.3% of the 68,244 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,170 votes).
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