1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Antrim East: 1983 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Antrim East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 367. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 3671.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.0%38,208 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,780
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 14,293 | 37.4% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 13,926 | 36.5% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 7,620 | 19.9% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 1,047 | 2.7% | |
| Others | 741 | 1.9% | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 581 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 38,208 | ||
| Majority | 367 | 1.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1918 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Antrim East at the 1983 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 14,293 votes (37.4%).
What was the majority in Antrim East in 1983?
367 votes (1.0% of valid votes) over the Democratic Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Antrim East in 1983?
65.0% of the 58,780 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,208 votes).
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