1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Foyle: 1983 general election result
The SDLP won Foyle at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,148. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Social Democratic and Labour PartySocial Democratic and Labour Party
- Majority
- 8,14815.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.6%52,311 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,431
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Democratic and Labour Party Won | 24,071 | 46.0% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 15,923 | 30.4% | |
| Sinn Féin | 10,627 | 20.3% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 1,108 | 2.1% | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 582 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 52,311 | ||
| Majority | 8,148 | 15.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Foyle at the 1983 general election?
The Social Democratic and Labour Party candidate won with 24,071 votes (46.0%).
What was the majority in Foyle in 1983?
8,148 votes (15.6% of valid votes) over the Democratic Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Foyle in 1983?
77.6% of the 67,431 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,311 votes).
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