| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Belfast West |
| Turnout: | 56.5% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Fitt, Gerry | SDLP | 16480 |
| Passmore, Thomas | UUP | 8245 |
| Dickson, Billy | DUP | 3716 |
| Brennan, Brian | Republican Clubs | 2284 |
| Cousins, John | Alliance | 2024 |
| Peters, Derek | NI Labour | 540 |