| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | Belfast South |
| Turnout: | 62.2% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Smyth, Martin | UUP | 14201 |
| McDonnell, Alasdair | SDLP | 9601 |
| Ervine, David | PUP | 5687 |
| McBride, Steve | Alliance | 5112 |
| Hayes, Seán | Sinn Féin | 2019 |
| Campbell, Annie | NI Women's Coalition | 1204 |
| Boal, Myrtle | NI Conservatives | 962 |
| Cusack, Niall | Independent Labour | 292 |
| Lynn, Paddy | Workers' Party | 286 |
| Anderson, James | Natural Law | 120 |