Belfast Pottinger — UK General Election Results
Belfast Pottinger was won by Irish Unionist at the 1918 general election, with a majority of 6,061 votes over Belfast Labour Representation Committee. This page covers the 1918 general election, the only one on record for Belfast Pottinger under this name.
Full Election History, 1918–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Herbert Dixon (Irish Unionist) | 8,574 | 70.6% | Samuel Clarke Porter (Belfast Labour Representation Committee) | 6,061 (49.9 pts) | 71.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Dixon | Irish Unionist | 8,574 | 70.6% | Yes |
| Samuel Clarke Porter | Belfast Labour Representation Committee | 2,513 | 20.7% | No |
| James Henry Bennett | Independent Labour | 659 | 5.4% | No |
| Bernard Campbell | Sinn Féin | 393 | 3.2% | 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 Pottinger 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 Pottinger in the 1918 general election?
Irish Unionist won Belfast Pottinger in 1918 with 8,574 votes (70.6%), a majority of 6,061 votes over Belfast Labour Representation Committee in second place.
Which parties have won Belfast Pottinger since 1918?
Since 1918, Belfast Pottinger has been won by: Irish Unionist.
What was the closest result in Belfast Pottinger?
The closest result on record for Belfast Pottinger was 1918, when Irish Unionist beat Belfast Labour Representation Committee by just 6,061 votes (49.9 percentage points).