Ulster Unionist Party candidate · stood 2024
Ben Sharkey.
Stood for Ulster Unionist Party in Belfast West at the 2024 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 8th of 10 with 461 votes (1.2%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Maskey✓ elected | SF | 21,009 | 52.9% |
| Gerry Carrol | — | 5,048 | 12.7% |
| Paul Doherty | SDLP | 4,318 | 10.9% |
| Frank McCoubrey | DUP | 4,304 | 10.8% |
| Ann McClure | TUV | 2,010 | 5.1% |
| Eóin Millar | APNI | 1,077 | 2.7% |
| Gerard Herdman | — | 904 | 2.3% |
| Ben Sharkey | UUP | 461 | 1.2% |
| Ash Jones | — | 451 | 1.1% |
| Tony Mallon | Ind | 161 | 0.4% |
Majority 15,961 · 39,743 votes cast.
The seat now
Belfast West is represented by Paul Maskey (SF), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Belfast West →
Ulster Unionist Party in 2024
Ben Sharkey was one of 17 Ulster Unionist Party candidates at the 2024 General Election — 1 won their seats, 16 did not. See the Ulster Unionist Party →