October 1974 General Election
Belfast North
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UUP | Carson, John | 29,662 | 62.6% | +18.8% | |
| SDLP | Donnelly, Thomas | 11,400 | 24.1% | -0.3% | |
| Alliance | Ferguson, John | 3,807 | 8% | N/A | |
| NI Labour | Boyd, Billy | 2,481 | 5.2% | -0.7% | |
| Majority | 18,262 | 38.5% | +20.6% | Turnout | 47,350 | 66% | -2.2% | Swing | +9.55% |
