Election for the constituency of Belfast South on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Belfast South, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

DUP gain from SDLP by Emma Little Pengelly with a majority of 1,996 - 4.6% - on a turnout of 66.1%.

An electorate of 66,105, having a valid vote count of 43,705 and an invalid vote count of 130.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
LITTLE PENGELLY, Emma DUP 13,299 30.4% 8.2%
MCDONNELL, Alasdair SDLP 11,303 25.9% 1.3%
BRADSHAW, Paula APNI 7,946 18.2% 1.0%
O MUILLEOIR, Mairtin Samuel SF 7,143 16.3% 2.5%
BAILEY, Clare Green 2,241 5.1% -0.6%
HENDERSON, Michael UUP 1,527 3.5% -5.6%
SALIER, Clare Con 246 0.6% -0.9%

The writ for this election was issued on 3 May 2017.

Result declared at 03:20 on 9 June 2017. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.