Belfast Woodvale — UK General Election Results
Belfast Woodvale was won by Irish Unionist at the 1918 general election, with a majority of 10,985 votes over Sinn Féin. This page covers the 1918 general election, the only one on record for Belfast Woodvale under this name.
Full Election History, 1918–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Robert John Lynn (Irish Unionist) | 12,232 | 90.7% | Robert Haskin (Sinn Féin) | 10,985 (81.5 pts) | 68.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert John Lynn | Irish Unionist | 12,232 | 90.7% | Yes |
| Robert Haskin | Sinn Féin | 1,247 | 9.3% | 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 Woodvale 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 Woodvale in the 1918 general election?
Irish Unionist won Belfast Woodvale in 1918 with 12,232 votes (90.7%), a majority of 10,985 votes over Sinn Féin in second place.
Which parties have won Belfast Woodvale since 1918?
Since 1918, Belfast Woodvale has been won by: Irish Unionist.
What was the closest result in Belfast Woodvale?
The closest result on record for Belfast Woodvale was 1918, when Irish Unionist beat Sinn Féin by just 10,985 votes (81.5 percentage points).