1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Londonderry East: 1983 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Londonderry East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,262. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 7,26214.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%51,366 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,365
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 19,469 | 37.9% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 12,207 | 23.8% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 9,397 | 18.3% | |
| Sinn Féin | 7,073 | 13.8% | |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 2,401 | 4.7% | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 819 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 51,366 | ||
| Majority | 7,262 | 14.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Londonderry East at the 1983 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 19,469 votes (37.9%).
What was the majority in Londonderry East in 1983?
7,262 votes (14.1% of valid votes) over the Democratic Unionist Party.
What was the turnout in Londonderry East in 1983?
76.3% of the 67,365 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,366 votes).
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