2005 General Election - Belfast South
| Year | 2005 |
| General election | 2005 General Election |
| Constituency | Belfast South |
| Turnout | 61.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| McDonnell, Alasdair | SDLP | 10,339 |
| Spratt, Jimmy | DUP | 9,104 |
| McGimpsey, Michael | UUP | 7,263 |
| Maskey, Alex | Sinn Féin | 2,882 |
| Rice, Geraldine | Alliance | 2,012 |
| Gilby, Lynda | Rainbow Dream Ticket | 235 |
| Lynn, Paddy | Workers' Party | 193 |