Belfast South and Mid Down
Represented in Parliament by Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party). Here is who won the last general election here, and a few numbers about the area.
Your MP at a glance
Claire Hanna, Social Democratic & Labour Party. Open their full page →
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Who lives here
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Social Democratic & Labour Party
votes ahead of second place
of people who could vote did
Claire Hanna won with 49% of the votes, and Kate Nicholl (Alliance) came second with 20%.
Votes for each party
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Hanna | Social Democratic & Labour Party | 21,345 | 49.1% |
| Kate Nicholl | Alliance | 8,839 | 20.3% |
| Tracy Kelly | Democratic Unionist Party | 6,859 | 15.8% |
| Michael Henderson | Ulster Unionist Party | 2,653 | 6.1% |
| Dan Boucher | Traditional Unionist Voice | 2,218 | 5.1% |
| Áine Groogan | Green Party Northern Ireland | 1,577 | 3.6% |
2024 General Election, on today’s boundaries. Source: House of Commons Library via the Members API.
Your area at a glance
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Share of people aged 16 to 64, August 2026. Source: ONS and DWP claimant count.
Updated 4 Oct 2026