1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Belfast South: 1983 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Belfast South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,724. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 9,72426.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.6%37,358 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,694
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 18,669 | 50.0% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 8,945 | 23.9% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 4,565 | 12.2% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 3,216 | 8.6% | |
| Sinn Féin | 1,107 | 3.0% | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 856 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 37,358 | ||
| Majority | 9,724 | 26.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Belfast South at the 1983 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 18,669 votes (50.0%).
What was the majority in Belfast South in 1983?
9,724 votes (26.0% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Belfast South in 1983?
69.6% of the 53,694 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,358 votes).
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