Social Democratic and Labour Party
The SDLP at 14 UK general elections from February 1974 to 2024: seats, votes, vote share and leaders. Best result: 4 seats in 1992.
- Latest (2024)
- 2 seats0.3% of the vote
- Best
- 4 seats1992
- Largest party
- 0 times
- Elections fought
- 14
Every general election
Download CSV| Election | Leader | Seats | Votes | Share | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | 2 | 86,861 | 0.3% | 18 |
| 2019 | — | 2 | 118,737 | 0.4% | 15 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 95,419 | 0.3% | 18 |
| 2015 | — | 3 | 99,809 | 0.3% | 18 |
| 2010 | — | 3 | 110,970 | 0.4% | 18 |
| 2005 | — | 3 | 125,626 | 0.5% | 18 |
| 2001 | — | 3 | 169,865 | 0.6% | 18 |
| 1997 | — | 3 | 190,814 | 0.6% | 18 |
| 1992 | — | 4 | 184,445 | 0.6% | 13 |
| 1987 | — | 3 | 158,087 | 0.5% | 13 |
| 1983 | — | 1 | 137,012 | 0.5% | 17 |
| 1979 | — | 1 | 126,325 | 0.4% | 9 |
| October 1974 | — | 1 | 128,308 | 0.4% | 8 |
| February 1974 | — | 1 | 160,437 | 0.5% | 12 |
Current MPs (2)
- Claire Hanna Belfast South and Mid Down
- Colum Eastwood Foyle
Top target seats
All targets- South Down held by SF, swing needed 10.26%
- Newry and Armagh held by SF, swing needed 16.86%
Questions and answers
How many seats did the SDLP win at the last general election?
2 seats with 0.3% of the vote at the 2024 general election.
What is the best general election result for the SDLP?
4 seats at the 1992 general election (0.6% of the vote).
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