1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Antrim South: 1983 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Antrim South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,792. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 6,79217.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.5%38,829 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,300
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 17,727 | 45.7% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 10,935 | 28.2% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 4,612 | 11.9% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 3,377 | 8.7% | |
| Sinn Féin | 1,629 | 4.2% | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 549 | 1.4% | |
| Valid votes | 38,829 | ||
| Majority | 6,792 | 17.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Antrim South at the 1983 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 17,727 votes (45.7%).
What was the majority in Antrim South in 1983?
6,792 votes (17.5% of valid votes) over the Democratic Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Antrim South in 1983?
65.5% of the 59,300 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,829 votes).
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