1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Down South: 1983 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Down South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 548. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 5481.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%51,329 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,987
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 20,693 | 40.3% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 20,145 | 39.3% | |
| Sinn Féin | 4,074 | 7.9% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 3,743 | 7.3% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 1,823 | 3.6% | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 851 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 51,329 | ||
| Majority | 548 | 1.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Down South at the 1983 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 20,693 votes (40.3%).
What was the majority in Down South in 1983?
548 votes (1.1% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Down South in 1983?
76.6% of the 66,987 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,329 votes).
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