Belfast Falls — UK General Election Results
Belfast Falls was won by Irish Parliamentary Party at the 1918 general election, with a majority of 5,243 votes over Sinn Féin. This page covers the 1918 general election, the only one on record for Belfast Falls under this name.
Full Election History, 1918–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Joseph Devlin (Irish Parliamentary Party) | 8,488 | 72.3% | Éamon de Valera (Sinn Féin) | 5,243 (44.7 pts) | 74.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Devlin | Irish Parliamentary Party | 8,488 | 72.3% | Yes |
| Éamon de Valera | Sinn Féin | 3,245 | 27.7% | 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 Falls has been contested at 1 general election on record (1918). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Irish Parliamentary Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Belfast Falls in the 1918 general election?
Irish Parliamentary Party won Belfast Falls in 1918 with 8,488 votes (72.3%), a majority of 5,243 votes over Sinn Féin in second place.
Which parties have won Belfast Falls since 1918?
Since 1918, Belfast Falls has been won by: Irish Parliamentary Party.
What was the closest result in Belfast Falls?
The closest result on record for Belfast Falls was 1918, when Irish Parliamentary Party beat Sinn Féin by just 5,243 votes (44.7 percentage points).