1983 general election · Northern Ireland
Upper Bann: 1983 general election result
The Ulster Unionists won Upper Bann at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,081. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Ulster Unionist PartyUlster Unionist Party
- Majority
- 17,08139.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%43,744 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,795
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party Won | 24,888 | 56.9% | |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | 7,807 | 17.9% | |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 4,547 | 10.4% | |
| Sinn Féin | 4,110 | 9.4% | |
| Workers' Party (Ireland) | 2,392 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 43,744 | ||
| Majority | 17,081 | 39.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Upper Bann at the 1983 general election?
The Ulster Unionist Party candidate won with 24,888 votes (56.9%).
What was the majority in Upper Bann in 1983?
17,081 votes (39.1% of valid votes) over the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Upper Bann in 1983?
72.0% of the 60,795 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,744 votes).
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