Belfast Cromac — UK General Election Results
Belfast Cromac was won by Irish Unionist at the 1918 general election, with a majority of 8,951 votes over Belfast Labour Representation Committee. This page covers the 1918 general election, the only one on record for Belfast Cromac under this name.
Full Election History, 1918–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | William Arthur Lindsay (Irish Unionist) | 11,459 | 76.6% | James Freeland (Belfast Labour Representation Committee) | 8,951 (59.8 pts) | 69.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Arthur Lindsay | Irish Unionist | 11,459 | 76.6% | Yes |
| James Freeland | Belfast Labour Representation Committee | 2,508 | 16.8% | No |
| Archibald Savage | Sinn Féin | 997 | 6.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Belfast Cromac has been contested at 1 general election on record (1918). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Irish Unionist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Belfast Cromac in the 1918 general election?
Irish Unionist won Belfast Cromac in 1918 with 11,459 votes (76.6%), a majority of 8,951 votes over Belfast Labour Representation Committee in second place.
Which parties have won Belfast Cromac since 1918?
Since 1918, Belfast Cromac has been won by: Irish Unionist.
What was the closest result in Belfast Cromac?
The closest result on record for Belfast Cromac was 1918, when Irish Unionist beat Belfast Labour Representation Committee by just 8,951 votes (59.8 percentage points).