Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin at 12 UK general elections from 1918 to 2024: seats, votes, vote share and leaders. Best result: 71 seats in 1918.
- Latest (2024)
- 7 seats0.7% of the vote
- Best
- 71 seats1918
- Largest party
- 0 times
- Elections fought
- 12
Every general election
Download CSV| Election | Leader | Seats | Votes | Share | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | 7 | 210,891 | 0.7% | 14 |
| 2019 | — | 7 | 181,853 | 0.6% | 15 |
| 2017 | — | 7 | 238,915 | 0.7% | 18 |
| 2015 | — | 4 | 176,232 | 0.6% | 18 |
| 2010 | — | 5 | 171,942 | 0.6% | 17 |
| 2005 | — | 5 | 174,530 | 0.6% | 18 |
| 2001 | — | 4 | 175,933 | 0.7% | 18 |
| 1997 | — | 2 | 126,921 | 0.4% | 17 |
| 1992 | — | 0 | 78,291 | 0.2% | 14 |
| 1987 | — | 1 | 81,019 | 0.3% | 14 |
| 1983 | — | 1 | 102,721 | 0.3% | 14 |
| 1918 | — | 71 | 476,516 | 4.6% | 101 |
Current MPs (7)
- Cathal Mallaghan Mid Ulster
- Chris Hazzard South Down
- Dáire Hughes Newry and Armagh
- John Finucane Belfast North
- Órfhlaith Begley West Tyrone
- Pat Cullen Fermanagh and South Tyrone
- Paul Maskey Belfast West
Top target seats
All targets- East Londonderry held by DUP, swing needed 0.22%
- Foyle held by SDLP, swing needed 5.43%
- Upper Bann held by DUP, swing needed 7.82%
Questions and answers
How many seats did Sinn Féin win at the last general election?
7 seats with 0.7% of the vote at the 2024 general election.
What is the best general election result for Sinn Féin?
71 seats at the 1918 general election (4.6% of the vote).
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