| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | North Antrim |
| Turnout: | 63.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Paisley, Ian | DUP | 21495 |
| Leslie, James | UUP | 10921 |
| Farren, Sean | SDLP | 7333 |
| McGarry, James | Sinn Féin | 2896 |
| Alderdice, David | Alliance | 2845 |
| Hinds, Bronagh | NI Women's Coalition | 580 |
| Wright, John | Natural Law | 116 |