1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Antrim North: 1983 general election result
The DUP won Antrim North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,173. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Democratic Unionist PartyDemocratic Unionist Party
- Majority
- 13,17329.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.8%44,175 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,254
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Unionist Party Won | 23,922 | 54.2% | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 10,749 | 24.3% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 6,193 | 14.0% | |
| Sinn Féin | 2,860 | 6.5% | |
| Others | 451 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 44,175 | ||
| Majority | 13,173 | 29.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Antrim North at the 1983 general election?
The Democratic Unionist Party candidate won with 23,922 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in Antrim North in 1983?
13,173 votes (29.8% of valid votes) over the Ulster Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Antrim North in 1983?
69.8% of the 63,254 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,175 votes).
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