Belfast Shankill — UK General Election Results
Belfast Shankill was won by Labour Unionist at the 1918 general election, with a majority of 8,166 votes over Belfast Labour Representation Committee. This page covers the 1918 general election, the only one on record for Belfast Shankill under this name.
Full Election History, 1918–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Samuel McGuffin (Labour Unionist) | 11,840 | 73.8% | Samuel Kyle (Belfast Labour Representation Committee) | 8,166 (50.9 pts) | 69.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel McGuffin | Labour Unionist | 11,840 | 73.8% | Yes |
| Samuel Kyle | Belfast Labour Representation Committee | 3,674 | 22.9% | No |
| Michael Carolan | Sinn Féin | 534 | 3.3% | 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 Shankill has been contested at 1 general election on record (1918). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour Unionist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Belfast Shankill in the 1918 general election?
Labour Unionist won Belfast Shankill in 1918 with 11,840 votes (73.8%), a majority of 8,166 votes over Belfast Labour Representation Committee in second place.
Which parties have won Belfast Shankill since 1918?
Since 1918, Belfast Shankill has been won by: Labour Unionist.
What was the closest result in Belfast Shankill?
The closest result on record for Belfast Shankill was 1918, when Labour Unionist beat Belfast Labour Representation Committee by just 8,166 votes (50.9 percentage points).