1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Newry and Armagh: 1983 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Newry and Armagh at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,554. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 1,5543.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%47,420 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,387
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 18,988 | 40.0% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 17,434 | 36.8% | |
| Sinn Féin | 9,928 | 20.9% | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 1,070 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 47,420 | ||
| Majority | 1,554 | 3.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Newry and Armagh at the 1983 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 18,988 votes (40.0%).
What was the majority in Newry and Armagh in 1983?
1,554 votes (3.3% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Newry and Armagh in 1983?
76.0% of the 62,387 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,420 votes).
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