Here are the most recent election results for the Belfast West constituency.
Note: Smaller parties may be omitted. The candidate with the largest vote who does not belong to one of the main parties is listed as 'Minor'. Votes listed for 'Other' are calculated by taking the votes from the main parties and 'Minor' away from the total votes cast.
Name | Belfast West | ||
Region | Northern Ireland | ||
1st in 2019 | Sinn Fein | ||
2nd in 2019 | Minor | ||
Swing To Lose | 18.92% |
Note: 'Swing To Lose' is the swing needed by the 2nd placed party against the 1st placed party to win the seat.
Election | Party | |
---|---|---|
Election 2019 | Sinn Fein | |
Election 2017 | Sinn Fein | |
Election 2015 | Sinn Fein | |
Election 2010 | Sinn Fein | |
Election 2005 (5th Boundary Review) | Sinn Fein | |
Election 2005 | Sinn Fein | |
Election 2001 | Sinn Fein | |
Election 1997 | Sinn Fein | |
Election 1992 | SDLP | |
Election 1987 | Sinn Fein | |
Election 1983 | Sinn Fein |
View full Election 2019 results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinn Fein | 20,866 | 53.80% | -12.91% | |
Minor | 6,194 | 15.97% | N/A | |
DUP | 5,220 | 13.46% | +0.03% | |
SDLP | 2,985 | 7.70% | +0.66% | |
Alliance NI | 1,882 | 4.85% | +3.05% | |
Others | 1,635 | 4.22% | N/A | |
Majority | 14,672 | 37.83% | - | |
Turnout | 38,782 | 59.08% | -6.01% | |
Electorate | 65,644 | - | - | |
Swing | - | N/A | - | |
Sinn Fein hold |
View full Election 2017 results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinn Fein | 27,107 | 66.71% | +12.47% | |
DUP | 5,455 | 13.43% | +5.58% | |
Minor | 4,132 | 10.17% | N/A | |
SDLP | 2,860 | 7.04% | -2.80% | |
Alliance NI | 731 | 1.80% | 0.00% | |
Others | 348 | 0.86% | N/A | |
Majority | 21,652 | 53.29% | - | |
Turnout | 40,633 | 65.09% | +8.74% | |
Electorate | 62,423 | - | - | |
Swing from DUP to Sinn Fein | - | 3.45% | - | |
Sinn Fein hold |
View full Election 2015 results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinn Fein | 19,163 | 54.24% | -16.84% | |
Minor | 6,798 | 19.24% | N/A | |
SDLP | 3,475 | 9.84% | -6.54% | |
DUP | 2,773 | 7.85% | +0.27% | |
UUP | 1,088 | 3.08% | N/A | |
UKIP | 765 | 2.17% | N/A | |
Alliance NI | 636 | 1.80% | -0.05% | |
Conservative | 34 | 0.10% | N/A | |
Others | 597 | 1.69% | N/A | |
Majority | 12,365 | 35.00% | - | |
Turnout | 35,329 | 56.35% | +2.36% | |
Electorate | 62,697 | - | - | |
Swing | - | N/A | - | |
Sinn Fein hold |
View full Election 2010 results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinn Fein | 22,840 | 71.08% | +0.60% | |
SDLP | 5,261 | 16.37% | +1.80% | |
DUP | 2,436 | 7.58% | -2.99% | |
UCU-NF | 1,000 | 3.11% | N/A | |
Alliance NI | 596 | 1.85% | N/A | |
Majority | 17,579 | 54.71% | - | |
Turnout | 32,133 | 53.99% | -10.19% | |
Electorate | 59,522 | - | - | |
Swing from Sinn Fein to SDLP | - | 0.60% | - | |
Sinn Fein hold |
View full Election 2005 (5th Boundary Review) results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinn Fein | 24,348 | 70.48% | 0.00% | |
SDLP | 5,033 | 14.57% | 0.00% | |
DUP | 3,652 | 10.57% | 0.00% | |
UUP | 779 | 2.26% | 0.00% | |
Minor | 432 | 1.25% | N/A | |
Others | 301 | 0.87% | N/A | |
Majority | 19,315 | 55.91% | - | |
Turnout | 34,545 | 64.17% | -0.35% | |
Electorate | 53,831 | - | - | |
Swing | - | 0.00% | - | |
Sinn Fein hold |
View full Election 2005 results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinn Fein | 24,348 | 70.48% | +4.37% | |
SDLP | 5,033 | 14.57% | -4.35% | |
DUP | 3,652 | 10.57% | +4.13% | |
UUP | 779 | 2.26% | -3.95% | |
Minor | 432 | 1.25% | N/A | |
Others | 301 | 0.87% | N/A | |
Majority | 19,315 | 55.91% | - | |
Turnout | 34,545 | 64.53% | -4.22% | |
Electorate | 53,536 | - | - | |
Swing from SDLP to Sinn Fein | - | 4.36% | - | |
Sinn Fein hold |
View full Election 2001 results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinn Fein | 27,096 | 66.12% | +10.19% | |
SDLP | 7,754 | 18.92% | -19.77% | |
DUP | 2,641 | 6.44% | N/A | |
UUP | 2,541 | 6.20% | +2.81% | |
Minor | 736 | 1.80% | N/A | |
Others | 214 | 0.52% | N/A | |
Majority | 19,342 | 47.20% | - | |
Turnout | 40,982 | 68.74% | -5.52% | |
Electorate | 59,617 | - | - | |
Swing from SDLP to Sinn Fein | - | 14.98% | - | |
Sinn Fein hold |
View full Election 1997 results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinn Fein | 25,662 | 55.93% | +13.83% | |
SDLP | 17,753 | 38.69% | -4.88% | |
UUP | 1,556 | 3.39% | -8.53% | |
Minor | 721 | 1.57% | N/A | |
Others | 193 | 0.42% | N/A | |
Majority | 7,909 | 17.24% | - | |
Turnout | 45,885 | 74.27% | +1.12% | |
Electorate | 61,785 | - | - | |
Swing from SDLP to Sinn Fein | - | 9.36% | - | |
Sinn Fein gain from SDLP |
View full Election 1992 results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SDLP | 17,415 | 43.57% | +7.83% | |
Sinn Fein | 16,826 | 42.10% | +0.94% | |
UUP | 4,766 | 11.92% | -6.74% | |
Minor | 750 | 1.88% | N/A | |
Others | 213 | 0.53% | N/A | |
Majority | 589 | 1.47% | - | |
Turnout | 39,970 | 73.15% | +4.09% | |
Electorate | 54,644 | - | - | |
Swing from Sinn Fein to SDLP | - | 3.45% | - | |
SDLP gain from Sinn Fein |
View full Election 1987 results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinn Fein | 16,862 | 41.16% | +4.24% | |
SDLP | 14,641 | 35.74% | +11.09% | |
UUP | 7,646 | 18.66% | +13.17% | |
Minor | 1,819 | 4.44% | N/A | |
Majority | 2,221 | 5.42% | - | |
Turnout | 40,968 | 69.06% | -5.29% | |
Electorate | 59,324 | - | - | |
Swing from Sinn Fein to SDLP | - | 3.43% | - | |
Sinn Fein hold |
View full Election 1983 results.
Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinn Fein | 16,379 | 36.92% | N/A | |
SDLP | 10,934 | 24.64% | N/A | |
Minor | 10,326 | 23.27% | N/A | |
UUP | 2,435 | 5.49% | N/A | |
DUP | 2,399 | 5.41% | N/A | |
Others | 1,893 | 4.27% | N/A | |
Majority | 5,445 | 12.27% | - | |
Turnout | 44,366 | 74.35% | N/A | |
Electorate | 59,675 | - | - | |
Swing | - | N/A | - | |
Sinn Fein win |