Dublin St James's — UK General Election Results
Dublin St James's was won by Sinn Féin at the 1918 general election, with a majority of 4,700 votes over Irish Nationalist. This page covers the 1918 general election, the only one on record for Dublin St James's under this name.
Full Election History, 1918–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Joseph McGrath (Sinn Féin) | 6,256 | 80.1% | John Saturnus Kelly (Irish Nationalist) | 4,700 (60.2 pts) | 59.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McGrath | Sinn Féin | 6,256 | 80.1% | Yes |
| John Saturnus Kelly | Irish Nationalist | 1,556 | 19.9% | 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
Dublin St James's has been contested at 1 general election on record (1918). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Sinn Féin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dublin St James's in the 1918 general election?
Sinn Féin won Dublin St James's in 1918 with 6,256 votes (80.1%), a majority of 4,700 votes over Irish Nationalist in second place.
Which parties have won Dublin St James's since 1918?
Since 1918, Dublin St James's has been won by: Sinn Féin.
What was the closest result in Dublin St James's?
The closest result on record for Dublin St James's was 1918, when Sinn Féin beat Irish Nationalist by just 4,700 votes (60.2 percentage points).