| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | South Antrim |
| Turnout: | 58.2% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Molyneaux, James | UUP | 50782 |
| Kinahan, Charles | Alliance | 11914 |
| Rowan, Patrick | SDLP | 7432 |
| Kidd, Bob | United Labour Party | 1895 |
| Smyth, Kevin | Republican Clubs | 1615 |