2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Northern Ireland

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The 2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Northern Ireland took place on May 7, 2015 to elect 18 seats. Democratic Unionist secured 8 seats, which constitutes 44.4% of the total seats, alongside receiving 25.7% of the popular vote. A total number of 722,872 votes were cast in this election. The total number of registered voters was 1,236,765, resulting in a participation rate of 58.4%. There were totally 138 candidates ran for 18 seats across the 18 districts.

Summary by Party

There were totally 138 candidates competed for 18 seats in Northern Ireland. Democratic Unionist won 8 seats, making up 44.4% of the total seats being elected, while receiving 25.7% of the popular vote. Sinn Féin won 4 seats (22.2%), Social Democratic & Labour won 3 seats (16.7%), Ulster Unionist won 2 seats (11.1%) and Independent won 1 seats (5.6%).

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Northern Ireland - Summary by Political Party
Party Votes % Votes Candidates Elected % Seats Seats:
Votes:
Democratic Unionist 184,260 25.7% 16 8 44.4%
Sinn Féin 176,232 24.5% 18 4 22.2%
Social Democratic & Labour 99,809 13.9% 18 3 16.7%
Ulster Unionist 114,935 16.0% 15 2 11.1%
Independent 19,197 2.7% 5 1 5.6%
Alliance 61,556 8.6% 18 0 0.0%
UK Independence 18,324 2.6% 10 0 0.0%
Traditional Unionist Voice 16,538 2.3% 7 0 0.0%
Conservative 9,055 1.3% 16 0 0.0%
Green Party 6,822 1.0% 5 0 0.0%
People Before Profit Alliance 6,798 0.9% 1 0 0.0%
The Workers' 2,724 0.4% 5 0 0.0%
Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol 1,853 0.3% 4 0 0.0%
Total 718,103 100% 138 18 100%

Summary by Seats

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Northern Ireland - Summary by Party in Seats
Seat Democratic Unionist Sinn Féin Social Democratic & Labour Ulster Unionist Others Valid Votes Registered Voters Turnout
Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %
Belfast East 19,575 49.3% 823 2.1% 127 0.3% - - 19,157 48.3% 39,682 63,157 63.1%
Belfast North 19,096 47.0% 13,770 33.9% 3,338 8.2% - - 4,389 10.8% 40,593 68,553 59.6%
Belfast South 8,654 22.2% 5,402 13.9% 9,560 24.5% 3,549 9.1% 11,792 30.3% 38,957 64,927 60.3%
Belfast West 2,773 7.8% 19,163 54.2% 3,475 9.8% 1,088 3.1% 8,830 25.0% 35,329 62,697 56.8%
East Antrim 12,103 36.1% 2,314 6.9% 1,639 4.9% 6,308 18.8% 11,133 33.2% 33,497 62,811 53.6%
East Londonderry 14,663 42.2% 6,859 19.8% 4,268 12.3% 5,333 15.4% 3,591 10.3% 34,714 66,926 52.2%
Fermanagh and South Tyrone - - 23,078 45.4% 2,732 5.4% 23,608 46.4% 1,446 2.8% 50,864 70,108 73.0%
Foyle 4,573 12.4% 11,679 31.6% 17,725 47.9% 1,226 3.3% 1,799 4.9% 37,002 70,036 53.6%
Lagan Valley 19,055 47.9% 1,144 2.9% 2,500 6.3% 6,055 15.2% 11,041 27.7% 39,795 71,152 56.2%
Mid Ulster 5,465 13.4% 19,935 48.7% 5,055 12.4% 6,318 15.4% 4,149 10.1% 40,922 67,832 60.9%
Newry and Armagh - - 20,488 41.1% 12,026 24.1% 16,312 32.7% 1,051 2.1% 49,877 77,633 64.7%
North Antrim 18,107 43.2% 5,143 12.3% 2,925 7.0% 5,054 12.1% 10,678 25.5% 41,907 75,876 55.5%
North Down 8,487 23.6% 273 0.8% 355 1.0% - - 26,832 74.6% 35,947 64,207 56.1%
South Antrim 10,993 30.1% 4,699 12.9% 2,990 8.2% 11,942 32.7% 5,899 16.2% 36,523 67,425 54.5%
South Down 3,486 8.2% 12,186 28.5% 18,077 42.3% 3,964 9.3% 4,984 11.7% 42,697 75,220 57.2%
Strangford 15,053 44.4% 876 2.6% 2,335 6.9% 4,868 14.3% 10,792 31.8% 33,924 64,289 53.0%
Upper Bann 15,430 32.7% 11,593 24.6% 4,238 9.0% 13,166 27.9% 2,792 5.9% 47,219 80,060 59.3%
West Tyrone 6,747 17.5% 16,807 43.5% 6,444 16.7% 6,144 15.9% 2,512 6.5% 38,654 63,856 61.1%
Total 184,260 25.7% 176,232 24.5% 99,809 13.9% 114,935 16.0% 142,867 19.9% 718,103 1,236,765 58.4%

Elected Candidates

There are 4 seats with winning margins of no more than 5%:

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Northern Ireland - Elected Candidates
Seat Elected Candidate Second Candidate Margin
Name Party Votes % Name Party Votes %
Belfast East Gavin Robinson Democratic Unionist 19,575 49.3% Naomi Long Alliance 16,978 42.8% 6.5%
Belfast North Nigel Dodds Democratic Unionist 19,096 47.0% Gerry Kelly Sinn Féin 13,770 33.9% 13.1%
Belfast South Alasdair McDonnell Social Democratic & Labour 9,560 24.5% Jonathan Bell Democratic Unionist 8,654 22.2% 2.3%
Belfast West Paul Maskey Sinn Féin 19,163 54.2% Gerry Carroll People Before Profit Alliance 6,798 19.2% 35.0%
East Antrim Sammy Wilson Democratic Unionist 12,103 36.1% Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist 6,308 18.8% 17.3%
East Londonderry Gregory Campbell Democratic Unionist 14,663 42.2% Caoimhe Archibald Sinn Féin 6,859 19.8% 22.4%
Fermanagh and South Tyrone Tom Elliott Ulster Unionist 23,608 46.4% Michelle Gildernew Sinn Féin 23,078 45.4% 1.0%
Foyle Mark Durkan Social Democratic & Labour 17,725 47.9% Gearóid Ó Heára Sinn Féin 11,679 31.6% 16.3%
Lagan Valley Jeffrey Donaldson Democratic Unionist 19,055 47.9% Alexander Redpath Ulster Unionist 6,055 15.2% 32.7%
Mid Ulster Francie Molloy Sinn Féin 19,935 48.7% Sandra Overend Ulster Unionist 6,318 15.4% 33.3%
Newry and Armagh Mickey Brady Sinn Féin 20,488 41.1% Danny Kennedy Ulster Unionist 16,312 32.7% 8.4%
North Antrim Ian Paisley Democratic Unionist 18,107 43.2% Timothy Gaston Traditional Unionist Voice 6,561 15.7% 27.5%
North Down Sylvia Hermon Independent 17,689 49.2% Alex Easton Democratic Unionist 8,487 23.6% 25.6%
South Antrim Danny Kinahan Ulster Unionist 11,942 32.7% William McCrea Democratic Unionist 10,993 30.1% 2.6%
South Down Margaret Ritchie Social Democratic & Labour 18,077 42.3% Chris Hazzard Sinn Féin 12,186 28.5% 13.8%
Strangford Jim Shannon Democratic Unionist 15,053 44.4% Robert Burgess Ulster Unionist 4,868 14.3% 30.1%
Upper Bann David Simpson Democratic Unionist 15,430 32.7% Jo-Anne Dobson Ulster Unionist 13,166 27.9% 4.8%
West Tyrone Pat Doherty Sinn Féin 16,807 43.5% Tom Buchanan Democratic Unionist 6,747 17.5% 26.0%

Results by Candidates

There are 138 candidates competed for 18 seats.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Northern Ireland - Summary by Candidate
Seat Candidate Affiliation Valid Votes %
Belfast East Gavin Robinson Democratic Unionist 19,575 49.3%
Naomi Long Alliance 16,978 42.8%
Neil Wilson Conservative 1,121 2.8%
Ross Brown Green Party 1,058 2.7%
Niall Ó Donnghaile Sinn Féin 823 2.1%
Mary Muldoon Social Democratic & Labour 127 0.3%
Belfast North Nigel Dodds Democratic Unionist 19,096 47.0%
Gerry Kelly Sinn Féin 13,770 33.9%
Alban Maginness Social Democratic & Labour 3,338 8.2%
Jason O'Neill Alliance 2,941 7.2%
Gemma Weir The Workers' 919 2.3%
Fra Hughes Independent 529 1.3%
Belfast South Alasdair McDonnell Social Democratic & Labour 9,560 24.5%
Jonathan Bell Democratic Unionist 8,654 22.2%
Paula Bradshaw Alliance 6,711 17.2%
Máirtín Ó Muilleoir Sinn Féin 5,402 13.9%
Rodney McCune Ulster Unionist 3,549 9.1%
Clare Bailey Green Party 2,238 5.7%
Bob Stoker UK Independence 1,900 4.9%
Ben Manton Conservative 582 1.5%
Lily Kerr The Workers' 361 0.9%
Belfast West Paul Maskey Sinn Féin 19,163 54.2%
Gerry Carroll People Before Profit Alliance 6,798 19.2%
Alex Attwood Social Democratic & Labour 3,475 9.8%
Frank McCoubrey Democratic Unionist 2,773 7.8%
Bill Manwaring Ulster Unionist 1,088 3.1%
Brian Higginson UK Independence 765 2.2%
Gerard Catney Alliance 636 1.8%
John Lowry The Workers' 597 1.7%
Paul Shea Conservative 34 0.1%
East Antrim Sammy Wilson Democratic Unionist 12,103 36.1%
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist 6,308 18.8%
Stewart Dickson Alliance 5,021 15.0%
Noel Jordan UK Independence 3,660 10.9%
Oliver McMullan Sinn Féin 2,314 6.9%
Ruth Wilson Traditional Unionist Voice 1,903 5.7%
Margaret Anne McKillop Social Democratic & Labour 1,639 4.9%
Alex Wilson Conservative 549 1.6%
East Londonderry Gregory Campbell Democratic Unionist 14,663 42.2%
Caoimhe Archibald Sinn Féin 6,859 19.8%
William McCandless Ulster Unionist 5,333 15.4%
Gerry Mullan Social Democratic & Labour 4,268 12.3%
Yvonne Boyle Alliance 2,642 7.6%
Neil Paine Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol 527 1.5%
Elizabeth St Clair-Legge Conservative 422 1.2%
Fermanagh and South Tyrone Tom Elliott Ulster Unionist 23,608 46.4%
Michelle Gildernew Sinn Féin 23,078 45.4%
John Coyle Social Democratic & Labour 2,732 5.4%
Tanya Jones Green Party 788 1.5%
Hannah Su Alliance 658 1.3%
Foyle Mark Durkan Social Democratic & Labour 17,725 47.9%
Gearóid Ó Heára Sinn Féin 11,679 31.6%
Gary Middleton Democratic Unionist 4,573 12.4%
Julia Kee Ulster Unionist 1,226 3.3%
David Hawthorne Alliance 835 2.3%
Kyle Thompson UK Independence 832 2.2%
Hamish Badenoch Conservative 132 0.4%
Lagan Valley Jeffrey Donaldson Democratic Unionist 19,055 47.9%
Alexander Redpath Ulster Unionist 6,055 15.2%
Trevor Lunn Alliance 5,544 13.9%
Pat Catney Social Democratic & Labour 2,500 6.3%
Alan Love UK Independence 2,200 5.5%
Samuel Morrison Traditional Unionist Voice 1,887 4.7%
Jacqui McGeough Sinn Féin 1,144 2.9%
Jonny Orr Independent 756 1.9%
Helen Osborne Conservative 654 1.6%
Mid Ulster Francie Molloy Sinn Féin 19,935 48.7%
Sandra Overend Ulster Unionist 6,318 15.4%
Ian McCrea Democratic Unionist 5,465 13.4%
Malachy Quinn Social Democratic & Labour 5,055 12.4%
Gareth Ferguson Traditional Unionist Voice 1,892 4.6%
Alan Day UK Independence 863 2.1%
Eric Bullick Alliance 778 1.9%
Hugh Scullion The Workers' 496 1.2%
Lucille Nicholson Conservative 120 0.3%
Newry and Armagh Mickey Brady Sinn Féin 20,488 41.1%
Danny Kennedy Ulster Unionist 16,312 32.7%
Justin McNulty Social Democratic & Labour 12,026 24.1%
Kate Nicholl Alliance 841 1.7%
Robert Rigby Conservative 210 0.4%
North Antrim Ian Paisley Democratic Unionist 18,107 43.2%
Timothy Gaston Traditional Unionist Voice 6,561 15.7%
Daithí­ McKay Sinn Féin 5,143 12.3%
Robin Swann Ulster Unionist 5,054 12.1%
Declan O'Loan Social Democratic & Labour 2,925 7.0%
Jayne Dunlop Alliance 2,351 5.6%
Robert Hill UK Independence 1,341 3.2%
Carol Freeman Conservative 368 0.9%
Thomas Palmer Independent 57 0.1%
North Down Sylvia Hermon Independent 17,689 49.2%
Alex Easton Democratic Unionist 8,487 23.6%
Andrew Muir Alliance 3,086 8.6%
Steven Agnew Green Party 1,958 5.4%
Mark Brotherston Conservative 1,593 4.4%
Jonny Lavery UK Independence 1,482 4.1%
William Cudworth Traditional Unionist Voice 686 1.9%
Tom Woolley Social Democratic & Labour 355 1.0%
Glenn Donnelly Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol 338 0.9%
Therese McCartney Sinn Féin 273 0.8%
South Antrim Danny Kinahan Ulster Unionist 11,942 32.7%
William McCrea Democratic Unionist 10,993 30.1%
Declan Kearney Sinn Féin 4,699 12.9%
Neil Kelly Alliance 3,576 9.8%
Roisin Lynch Social Democratic & Labour 2,990 8.2%
Richard Cairns Traditional Unionist Voice 1,908 5.2%
Alan Dunlop Conservative 415 1.1%
South Down Margaret Ritchie Social Democratic & Labour 18,077 42.3%
Chris Hazzard Sinn Féin 12,186 28.5%
Harold McKee Ulster Unionist 3,964 9.3%
Jim Wells Democratic Unionist 3,486 8.2%
Henry Reilly UK Independence 3,044 7.1%
Martyn Todd Alliance 1,622 3.8%
Felicity Buchan Conservative 318 0.7%
Strangford Jim Shannon Democratic Unionist 15,053 44.4%
Robert Burgess Ulster Unionist 4,868 14.3%
Kellie Armstrong Alliance 4,687 13.8%
Joe Boyle Social Democratic & Labour 2,335 6.9%
Joe Jordan UK Independence 2,237 6.6%
Johnny Andrews Conservative 2,167 6.4%
Stephen Cooper Traditional Unionist Voice 1,701 5.0%
Sheila Bailie Sinn Féin 876 2.6%
Upper Bann David Simpson Democratic Unionist 15,430 32.7%
Jo-Anne Dobson Ulster Unionist 13,166 27.9%
Catherine Seeley Sinn Féin 11,593 24.6%
Dolores Kelly Social Democratic & Labour 4,238 9.0%
Peter Lavery Alliance 1,780 3.8%
Martin Kelly Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol 460 1.0%
Damien Harte The Workers' 351 0.7%
Amandeep Singh Bhogal Conservative 201 0.4%
West Tyrone Pat Doherty Sinn Féin 16,807 43.5%
Tom Buchanan Democratic Unionist 6,747 17.5%
Daniel McCrossan Social Democratic & Labour 6,444 16.7%
Ross Hussey Ulster Unionist 6,144 15.9%
Stephen Donnelly Alliance 869 2.2%
Ciaran McClean Green Party 780 2.0%
Barry Brown Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol 528 1.4%
Claire-Louise Leyland Conservative 169 0.4%
Susan-Anne White Independent 166 0.4%

Results by Seats

Belfast East

Gavin Robinson of Democratic Unionist received 49.3% of the votes, totaling 19,575 votes, to win the election. Naomi Long of Alliance was defeated by a margin of 6.5%, receiving 42.8% of the votes, totaling 16,978 votes. The total votes cast was 39,860. There are totally 63,157 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 63.1%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Belfast East
Candidate Party Votes %
Gavin Robinson Democratic Unionist 19,575 49.3%
Naomi Long Alliance 16,978 42.8%
Neil Wilson Conservative 1,121 2.8%
Ross Brown Green Party 1,058 2.7%
Niall Ó Donnghaile Sinn Féin 823 2.1%
Mary Muldoon Social Democratic & Labour 127 0.3%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 6.5%, Valid Votes: 39,682, Invalid: 178, Total: 39,860, Registered Voters: 63,157, Turnout: 63.1%

Belfast North

Nigel Dodds of Democratic Unionist received 47.0% of the votes, totaling 19,096 votes, to win the election. Gerry Kelly of Sinn Féin was defeated by a margin of 13.1%, receiving 33.9% of the votes, totaling 13,770 votes. The total votes cast was 40,887. There are totally 68,553 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 59.6%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Belfast North
Candidate Party Votes %
Nigel Dodds Democratic Unionist 19,096 47.0%
Gerry Kelly Sinn Féin 13,770 33.9%
Alban Maginness Social Democratic & Labour 3,338 8.2%
Jason O'Neill Alliance 2,941 7.2%
Gemma Weir The Workers' 919 2.3%
Fra Hughes Independent 529 1.3%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 13.1%, Valid Votes: 40,593, Invalid: 294, Total: 40,887, Registered Voters: 68,553, Turnout: 59.6%

Belfast South

Alasdair McDonnell of Social Democratic & Labour received 24.5% of the votes, totaling 9,560 votes, to win the election. Jonathan Bell of Democratic Unionist was defeated by a margin of 2.3%, receiving 22.2% of the votes, totaling 8,654 votes. The total votes cast was 39,140. There are totally 64,927 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 60.3%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Belfast South
Candidate Party Votes %
Alasdair McDonnell Social Democratic & Labour 9,560 24.5%
Jonathan Bell Democratic Unionist 8,654 22.2%
Paula Bradshaw Alliance 6,711 17.2%
Máirtín Ó Muilleoir Sinn Féin 5,402 13.9%
Rodney McCune Ulster Unionist 3,549 9.1%
Clare Bailey Green Party 2,238 5.7%
Bob Stoker UK Independence 1,900 4.9%
Ben Manton Conservative 582 1.5%
Lily Kerr The Workers' 361 0.9%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 2.3%, Valid Votes: 38,957, Invalid: 183, Total: 39,140, Registered Voters: 64,927, Turnout: 60.3%

Belfast West

Paul Maskey of Sinn Féin received 54.2% of the votes, totaling 19,163 votes, to win the election. Gerry Carroll of People Before Profit Alliance was defeated by a margin of 35.0%, receiving 19.2% of the votes, totaling 6,798 votes. The total votes cast was 35,610. There are totally 62,697 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 56.8%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Belfast West
Candidate Party Votes %
Paul Maskey Sinn Féin 19,163 54.2%
Gerry Carroll People Before Profit Alliance 6,798 19.2%
Alex Attwood Social Democratic & Labour 3,475 9.8%
Frank McCoubrey Democratic Unionist 2,773 7.8%
Bill Manwaring Ulster Unionist 1,088 3.1%
Brian Higginson UK Independence 765 2.2%
Gerard Catney Alliance 636 1.8%
John Lowry The Workers' 597 1.7%
Paul Shea Conservative 34 0.1%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 35.0%, Valid Votes: 35,329, Invalid: 281, Total: 35,610, Registered Voters: 62,697, Turnout: 56.8%

East Antrim

Sammy Wilson of Democratic Unionist received 36.1% of the votes, totaling 12,103 votes, to win the election. Roy Beggs of Ulster Unionist was defeated by a margin of 17.3%, receiving 18.8% of the votes, totaling 6,308 votes. The total votes cast was 33,688. There are totally 62,811 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 53.6%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in East Antrim
Candidate Party Votes %
Sammy Wilson Democratic Unionist 12,103 36.1%
Roy Beggs Ulster Unionist 6,308 18.8%
Stewart Dickson Alliance 5,021 15.0%
Noel Jordan UK Independence 3,660 10.9%
Oliver McMullan Sinn Féin 2,314 6.9%
Ruth Wilson Traditional Unionist Voice 1,903 5.7%
Margaret Anne McKillop Social Democratic & Labour 1,639 4.9%
Alex Wilson Conservative 549 1.6%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 17.3%, Valid Votes: 33,497, Invalid: 191, Total: 33,688, Registered Voters: 62,811, Turnout: 53.6%

East Londonderry

Gregory Campbell of Democratic Unionist received 42.2% of the votes, totaling 14,663 votes, to win the election. Caoimhe Archibald of Sinn Féin was defeated by a margin of 22.4%, receiving 19.8% of the votes, totaling 6,859 votes. The total votes cast was 34,965. There are totally 66,926 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 52.2%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in East Londonderry
Candidate Party Votes %
Gregory Campbell Democratic Unionist 14,663 42.2%
Caoimhe Archibald Sinn Féin 6,859 19.8%
William McCandless Ulster Unionist 5,333 15.4%
Gerry Mullan Social Democratic & Labour 4,268 12.3%
Yvonne Boyle Alliance 2,642 7.6%
Neil Paine Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol 527 1.5%
Elizabeth St Clair-Legge Conservative 422 1.2%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 22.4%, Valid Votes: 34,714, Invalid: 251, Total: 34,965, Registered Voters: 66,926, Turnout: 52.2%

Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Tom Elliott of Ulster Unionist received 46.4% of the votes, totaling 23,608 votes, to win the election. Michelle Gildernew of Sinn Féin was defeated by a margin of 1.0%, receiving 45.4% of the votes, totaling 23,078 votes. The total votes cast was 51,150. There are totally 70,108 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 73.0%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Fermanagh and South Tyrone
Candidate Party Votes %
Tom Elliott Ulster Unionist 23,608 46.4%
Michelle Gildernew Sinn Féin 23,078 45.4%
John Coyle Social Democratic & Labour 2,732 5.4%
Tanya Jones Green Party 788 1.5%
Hannah Su Alliance 658 1.3%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 1.0%, Valid Votes: 50,864, Invalid: 286, Total: 51,150, Registered Voters: 70,108, Turnout: 73.0%

Foyle

Mark Durkan of Social Democratic & Labour received 47.9% of the votes, totaling 17,725 votes, to win the election. Gearóid Ó Heára of Sinn Féin was defeated by a margin of 16.3%, receiving 31.6% of the votes, totaling 11,679 votes. The total votes cast was 37,528. There are totally 70,036 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 53.6%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Foyle
Candidate Party Votes %
Mark Durkan Social Democratic & Labour 17,725 47.9%
Gearóid Ó Heára Sinn Féin 11,679 31.6%
Gary Middleton Democratic Unionist 4,573 12.4%
Julia Kee Ulster Unionist 1,226 3.3%
David Hawthorne Alliance 835 2.3%
Kyle Thompson UK Independence 832 2.2%
Hamish Badenoch Conservative 132 0.4%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 16.3%, Valid Votes: 37,002, Invalid: 526, Total: 37,528, Registered Voters: 70,036, Turnout: 53.6%

Lagan Valley

Jeffrey Donaldson of Democratic Unionist received 47.9% of the votes, totaling 19,055 votes, to win the election. Alexander Redpath of Ulster Unionist was defeated by a margin of 32.7%, receiving 15.2% of the votes, totaling 6,055 votes. The total votes cast was 39,986. There are totally 71,152 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 56.2%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Lagan Valley
Candidate Party Votes %
Jeffrey Donaldson Democratic Unionist 19,055 47.9%
Alexander Redpath Ulster Unionist 6,055 15.2%
Trevor Lunn Alliance 5,544 13.9%
Pat Catney Social Democratic & Labour 2,500 6.3%
Alan Love UK Independence 2,200 5.5%
Samuel Morrison Traditional Unionist Voice 1,887 4.7%
Jacqui McGeough Sinn Féin 1,144 2.9%
Jonny Orr Independent 756 1.9%
Helen Osborne Conservative 654 1.6%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 32.7%, Valid Votes: 39,795, Invalid: 191, Total: 39,986, Registered Voters: 71,152, Turnout: 56.2%

Mid Ulster

Francie Molloy of Sinn Féin received 48.7% of the votes, totaling 19,935 votes, to win the election. Sandra Overend of Ulster Unionist was defeated by a margin of 33.3%, receiving 15.4% of the votes, totaling 6,318 votes. The total votes cast was 41,317. There are totally 67,832 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 60.9%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Mid Ulster
Candidate Party Votes %
Francie Molloy Sinn Féin 19,935 48.7%
Sandra Overend Ulster Unionist 6,318 15.4%
Ian McCrea Democratic Unionist 5,465 13.4%
Malachy Quinn Social Democratic & Labour 5,055 12.4%
Gareth Ferguson Traditional Unionist Voice 1,892 4.6%
Alan Day UK Independence 863 2.1%
Eric Bullick Alliance 778 1.9%
Hugh Scullion The Workers' 496 1.2%
Lucille Nicholson Conservative 120 0.3%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 33.3%, Valid Votes: 40,922, Invalid: 395, Total: 41,317, Registered Voters: 67,832, Turnout: 60.9%

Newry and Armagh

Mickey Brady of Sinn Féin received 41.1% of the votes, totaling 20,488 votes, to win the election. Danny Kennedy of Ulster Unionist was defeated by a margin of 8.4%, receiving 32.7% of the votes, totaling 16,312 votes. The total votes cast was 50,263. There are totally 77,633 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 64.7%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Newry and Armagh
Candidate Party Votes %
Mickey Brady Sinn Féin 20,488 41.1%
Danny Kennedy Ulster Unionist 16,312 32.7%
Justin McNulty Social Democratic & Labour 12,026 24.1%
Kate Nicholl Alliance 841 1.7%
Robert Rigby Conservative 210 0.4%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 8.4%, Valid Votes: 49,877, Invalid: 386, Total: 50,263, Registered Voters: 77,633, Turnout: 64.7%

North Antrim

Ian Paisley of Democratic Unionist received 43.2% of the votes, totaling 18,107 votes, to win the election. Timothy Gaston of Traditional Unionist Voice was defeated by a margin of 27.5%, receiving 15.7% of the votes, totaling 6,561 votes. The total votes cast was 42,116. There are totally 75,876 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 55.5%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in North Antrim
Candidate Party Votes %
Ian Paisley Democratic Unionist 18,107 43.2%
Timothy Gaston Traditional Unionist Voice 6,561 15.7%
Daithí­ McKay Sinn Féin 5,143 12.3%
Robin Swann Ulster Unionist 5,054 12.1%
Declan O'Loan Social Democratic & Labour 2,925 7.0%
Jayne Dunlop Alliance 2,351 5.6%
Robert Hill UK Independence 1,341 3.2%
Carol Freeman Conservative 368 0.9%
Thomas Palmer Independent 57 0.1%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 27.5%, Valid Votes: 41,907, Invalid: 209, Total: 42,116, Registered Voters: 75,876, Turnout: 55.5%

North Down

Sylvia Hermon of Independent received 49.2% of the votes, totaling 17,689 votes, to win the election. Alex Easton of Democratic Unionist was defeated by a margin of 25.6%, receiving 23.6% of the votes, totaling 8,487 votes. The total votes cast was 36,044. There are totally 64,207 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 56.1%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in North Down
Candidate Party Votes %
Sylvia Hermon Independent 17,689 49.2%
Alex Easton Democratic Unionist 8,487 23.6%
Andrew Muir Alliance 3,086 8.6%
Steven Agnew Green Party 1,958 5.4%
Mark Brotherston Conservative 1,593 4.4%
Jonny Lavery UK Independence 1,482 4.1%
William Cudworth Traditional Unionist Voice 686 1.9%
Tom Woolley Social Democratic & Labour 355 1.0%
Glenn Donnelly Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol 338 0.9%
Therese McCartney Sinn Féin 273 0.8%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 25.6%, Valid Votes: 35,947, Invalid: 97, Total: 36,044, Registered Voters: 64,207, Turnout: 56.1%

South Antrim

Danny Kinahan of Ulster Unionist received 32.7% of the votes, totaling 11,942 votes, to win the election. William McCrea of Democratic Unionist was defeated by a margin of 2.6%, receiving 30.1% of the votes, totaling 10,993 votes. The total votes cast was 36,734. There are totally 67,425 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 54.5%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in South Antrim
Candidate Party Votes %
Danny Kinahan Ulster Unionist 11,942 32.7%
William McCrea Democratic Unionist 10,993 30.1%
Declan Kearney Sinn Féin 4,699 12.9%
Neil Kelly Alliance 3,576 9.8%
Roisin Lynch Social Democratic & Labour 2,990 8.2%
Richard Cairns Traditional Unionist Voice 1,908 5.2%
Alan Dunlop Conservative 415 1.1%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 2.6%, Valid Votes: 36,523, Invalid: 211, Total: 36,734, Registered Voters: 67,425, Turnout: 54.5%

South Down

Margaret Ritchie of Social Democratic & Labour received 42.3% of the votes, totaling 18,077 votes, to win the election. Chris Hazzard of Sinn Féin was defeated by a margin of 13.8%, receiving 28.5% of the votes, totaling 12,186 votes. The total votes cast was 43,000. There are totally 75,220 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 57.2%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in South Down
Candidate Party Votes %
Margaret Ritchie Social Democratic & Labour 18,077 42.3%
Chris Hazzard Sinn Féin 12,186 28.5%
Harold McKee Ulster Unionist 3,964 9.3%
Jim Wells Democratic Unionist 3,486 8.2%
Henry Reilly UK Independence 3,044 7.1%
Martyn Todd Alliance 1,622 3.8%
Felicity Buchan Conservative 318 0.7%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 13.8%, Valid Votes: 42,697, Invalid: 303, Total: 43,000, Registered Voters: 75,220, Turnout: 57.2%

Strangford

Jim Shannon of Democratic Unionist received 44.4% of the votes, totaling 15,053 votes, to win the election. Robert Burgess of Ulster Unionist was defeated by a margin of 30.1%, receiving 14.3% of the votes, totaling 4,868 votes. The total votes cast was 34,104. There are totally 64,289 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 53.0%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Strangford
Candidate Party Votes %
Jim Shannon Democratic Unionist 15,053 44.4%
Robert Burgess Ulster Unionist 4,868 14.3%
Kellie Armstrong Alliance 4,687 13.8%
Joe Boyle Social Democratic & Labour 2,335 6.9%
Joe Jordan UK Independence 2,237 6.6%
Johnny Andrews Conservative 2,167 6.4%
Stephen Cooper Traditional Unionist Voice 1,701 5.0%
Sheila Bailie Sinn Féin 876 2.6%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 30.1%, Valid Votes: 33,924, Invalid: 180, Total: 34,104, Registered Voters: 64,289, Turnout: 53.0%

Upper Bann

David Simpson of Democratic Unionist received 32.7% of the votes, totaling 15,430 votes, to win the election. Jo-Anne Dobson of Ulster Unionist was defeated by a margin of 4.8%, receiving 27.9% of the votes, totaling 13,166 votes. The total votes cast was 47,473. There are totally 80,060 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 59.3%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in Upper Bann
Candidate Party Votes %
David Simpson Democratic Unionist 15,430 32.7%
Jo-Anne Dobson Ulster Unionist 13,166 27.9%
Catherine Seeley Sinn Féin 11,593 24.6%
Dolores Kelly Social Democratic & Labour 4,238 9.0%
Peter Lavery Alliance 1,780 3.8%
Martin Kelly Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol 460 1.0%
Damien Harte The Workers' 351 0.7%
Amandeep Singh Bhogal Conservative 201 0.4%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 4.8%, Valid Votes: 47,219, Invalid: 254, Total: 47,473, Registered Voters: 80,060, Turnout: 59.3%

West Tyrone

Pat Doherty of Sinn Féin received 43.5% of the votes, totaling 16,807 votes, to win the election. Tom Buchanan of Democratic Unionist was defeated by a margin of 26.0%, receiving 17.5% of the votes, totaling 6,747 votes. The total votes cast was 39,007. There are totally 63,856 registered voters in the electoral district. The voter participation rate was 61.1%.

2015 United Kingdom Parliamentary Election in West Tyrone
Candidate Party Votes %
Pat Doherty Sinn Féin 16,807 43.5%
Tom Buchanan Democratic Unionist 6,747 17.5%
Daniel McCrossan Social Democratic & Labour 6,444 16.7%
Ross Hussey Ulster Unionist 6,144 15.9%
Stephen Donnelly Alliance 869 2.2%
Ciaran McClean Green Party 780 2.0%
Barry Brown Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol 528 1.4%
Claire-Louise Leyland Conservative 169 0.4%
Susan-Anne White Independent 166 0.4%
Date: 2015-05-07, Margin: 26.0%, Valid Votes: 38,654, Invalid: 353, Total: 39,007, Registered Voters: 63,856, Turnout: 61.1%

See Also

List of United Kingdom Parliamentary Elections

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