1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Down North: 1983 general election result
Other candidates won Down North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,846. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- OthersOthers
- Majority
- 13,84634.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.2%40,782 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,574
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Others Won | 22,861 | 56.1% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 9,015 | 22.1% | |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 8,261 | 20.3% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 645 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 40,782 | ||
| Majority | 13,846 | 34.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Down North at the 1983 general election?
The Others candidate won with 22,861 votes (56.1%).
What was the majority in Down North in 1983?
13,846 votes (34.0% of valid votes) over the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
What was the turnout in Down North in 1983?
66.2% of the 61,574 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,782 votes).
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