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 |
|---|---|
| SF | 42.8% |
| DUP | 26.2% |
| SDLP | 16.1% |
| UUP | 14.6% |
| Others | 0.4% |
Party results
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | SF | DUP | SDLP | UUP | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Votes (000s) | 40 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 94 |
| % vote | 42.8% | 26.2% | 16.1% | 14.6% | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Candidates | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Highest and lowest 2005
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 16.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mid Ulster | 24.2% |
| 2 | Fermanagh and South Tyrone | 9.4% |
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: 16.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fermanagh and South Tyrone | 9.4% |
| 2 | Mid Ulster | 24.2% |
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: 42.7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mid Ulster | 47.6% |
| 2 | Fermanagh and South Tyrone | 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: 42.7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fermanagh and South Tyrone | 38.2% |
| 2 | Mid Ulster | 47.6% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 73.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fermanagh and South Tyrone | 73.5% |
| 2 | Mid Ulster | 73.2% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 73.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mid Ulster | 73.2% |
| 2 | Fermanagh and South Tyrone | 73.5% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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