1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Fermanagh and South Tyrone: 1983 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Fermanagh and South Tyrone at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,676. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 7,67612.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 88.6%60,156 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,880
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 28,630 | 47.6% | |
| Sinn Féin | 20,954 | 34.8% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 9,923 | 16.5% | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 649 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 60,156 | ||
| Majority | 7,676 | 12.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Fermanagh and South Tyrone at the 1983 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 28,630 votes (47.6%).
What was the majority in Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 1983?
7,676 votes (12.8% of valid votes) over the Sinn Féin.
What was the turnout in Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 1983?
88.6% of the 67,880 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,156 votes).
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