Independent candidate · stood 2024
Declan Walsh.
Stood for Independent in South Down 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 9 with 444 votes (1.0%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Hazzard✓ elected | SF | 19,698 | 43.5% |
| Colin McGrath | SDLP | 10,418 | 23.0% |
| Diane Forsythe | DUP | 7,349 | 16.2% |
| Andrew McMurray | APNI | 3,187 | 7.0% |
| Jim Wells | TUV | 1,893 | 4.2% |
| Michael O'Loan | UUP | 1,411 | 3.1% |
| Rosemary McGlone | — | 797 | 1.8% |
| Declan Walsh | — | 444 | 1.0% |
| Hannah Westropp | Con | 46 | 0.1% |
Majority 9,280 · 45,243 votes cast.
The seat now
South Down is represented by Chris Hazzard (SF), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore South Down →