Independent candidate · stood 2024
Brian Smyth.
Stood for Independent in Belfast East 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 5th of 7 with 1,077 votes (2.5%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Robinson✓ elected | DUP | 19,894 | 46.6% |
| Naomi Long | APNI | 17,218 | 40.3% |
| John Ross | TUV | 1,918 | 4.5% |
| Ryan Warren | UUP | 1,818 | 4.3% |
| Brian Smyth | — | 1,077 | 2.5% |
| Séamas De Faoite | SDLP | 619 | 1.4% |
| Ryan North | Ind | 162 | 0.4% |
Majority 2,676 · 42,706 votes cast.
The seat now
Belfast East is represented by Gavin Robinson (DUP), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Belfast East →