1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast North: 1983 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Belfast North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,079. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 7,07916.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.4%42,419 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,128
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 15,339 | 36.2% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 8,260 | 19.5% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 5,944 | 14.0% | |
| Sinn Féin | 5,451 | 12.9% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 3,879 | 9.1% | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 2,412 | 5.7% | |
| Others | 1,134 | 2.7% | |
| Valid votes | 42,419 | ||
| Majority | 7,079 | 16.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast North at the 1983 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 15,339 votes (36.2%).
What was the majority in Belfast North in 1983?
7,079 votes (16.7% of valid votes) over the Democratic Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Belfast North in 1983?
69.4% of the 61,128 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,419 votes).
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