Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2005 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2005 |
|---|---|
| DUP | 38.2% |
| UUP | 29.1% |
| SDLP | 12.4% |
| SF | 11.6% |
| Others | 8.6% |
Party results
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | DUP | UUP | SDLP | SF | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Votes (000s) | 15 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 38 |
| % vote | 38.2% | 29.1% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 8.6% | 100.0% |
| Candidates | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2005
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 9.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Antrim | 9.1% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Most marginal seats by majority (%) | Average: 9.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Antrim | 9.1% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Highest winning vote share % | Average: 38.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Antrim | 38.2% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 38.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Antrim | 38.2% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 57.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Antrim | 57.0% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 57.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Antrim | 57.0% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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