Independent candidate · stood 2015
Fra Hughes.
Stood for Independent in Belfast North at the 2015 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 6th of 6 with 529 votes (1.3%).
The result in full · 2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel Dodds✓ elected | DUP | 19,096 | 47.0% |
| Gerry Kelly | SF | 13,770 | 33.9% |
| Alban Maginness | SDLP | 3,338 | 8.2% |
| Jason O'Neill | APNI | 2,941 | 7.3% |
| Gemma Weir | — | 919 | 2.3% |
| Fra Hughes | Ind | 529 | 1.3% |
Majority 5,326 · 40,593 votes cast.
The seat now
Nigel Dodds (DUP) won the 2015 contest. Belfast North is now represented by John Finucane (SF).
See John’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Belfast North →
Independent in 2015
Fra Hughes was one of 173 Independent candidates at the 2015 General Election — 1 won their seats, 172 did not. See the Independent →