Belfast Ormeau — UK General Election Results
Belfast Ormeau was won by Irish Unionist at the 1918 general election, with a majority of 2,627 votes over Independent Unionist. This page covers the 1918 general election, the only one on record for Belfast Ormeau under this name.
Full Election History, 1918–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Thomas Moles (Irish Unionist) | 7,460 | 59.1% | William John Stewart (Independent Unionist) | 2,627 (20.8 pts) | 77.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Moles | Irish Unionist | 7,460 | 59.1% | Yes |
| William John Stewart | Independent Unionist | 4,833 | 38.3% | No |
| James Joseph Dobbyn | Sinn Féin | 338 | 2.7% | 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 Ormeau 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 Ormeau in the 1918 general election?
Irish Unionist won Belfast Ormeau in 1918 with 7,460 votes (59.1%), a majority of 2,627 votes over Independent Unionist in second place.
Which parties have won Belfast Ormeau since 1918?
Since 1918, Belfast Ormeau has been won by: Irish Unionist.
What was the closest result in Belfast Ormeau?
The closest result on record for Belfast Ormeau was 1918, when Irish Unionist beat Independent Unionist by just 2,627 votes (20.8 percentage points).