Who won the South Down constituency election in 2017?

Sinn Féin held South Down constituency at the 8 June 2017 General Election. Sinn Féin won with a majority of 2,446 votes (4.8%). Turnout was 67.2%.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for South Down in 2017 is shown in the statistics above.

SF HOLD: South Down — 2017 General Election Result

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SF HOLD: South Down — 2017 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Sinn Féin held South Down constituency on 8 June 2017. The Sinn Féin majority was 2,446 votes (4.8%). Turnout was 67.2%.

Previous Results — South Down Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 July 2024 general	SF	9,280	59.3%	0.0%
12 December 2019 general	SF	1,620	62.9%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	SDLPGAIN	5,891	56.8%

Frequently Asked Questions — South Down Constituency

Who won the South Down constituency election in 2017?: Sinn Féin held South Down constituency at the 8 June 2017 General Election. Sinn Féin won with a majority of 2,446 votes (4.8%). Turnout was 67.2%.
What does swing mean in UK elections?: Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for South Down in 2017 is shown in the statistics above.