| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | North Antrim |
| Turnout: | 64.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Paisley, Ian | DUP | 33941 |
| Burchill, Jeremy | UUP | 15398 |
| Wilson, Hugh | Alliance | 7797 |
| Farren, Sean | SDLP | 4867 |
| Turnly, John | Irish Independence | 3689 |