Electionpedia.comJohn Finucane (Sinn Féin) won Belfast North in the 2024 UK general election by 5,612 votes over Phillip Brett (Democratic Unionist Party).
John Finucane received 17,674 votes (43.69%). Phillip Brett received 12,062 votes (29.82%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Finucane ↗Elected | Sinn Féin | 17,674 | 43.69% |
| 2 | Phillip Brett | Democratic Unionist Party | 12,062 | 29.82% |
| 3 | Nuala McAllister | Alliance | 4,274 | 10.57% |
| 4 | David Clarke | Traditional Unionist Voice | 2,877 | 7.11% |
| 5 | Carl Whyte | Social Democratic & Labour Party | 1,413 | 3.49% |
| 6 | Mal O'Hara | Green Party Northern Ireland | 1,206 | 2.98% |
| 7 | Fiona Ferguson | People Before Profit Alliance | 946 | 2.34% |
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Belfast North General Election Result 2024: John Finucane Won
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