| Year: | 1983 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1983 General Election |
| Constituency: | East Londonderry |
| Turnout: | 76.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Ross, William | UUP | 19469 |
| McClure, James | DUP | 12207 |
| Doherty, Arthur | SDLP | 9397 |
| Davey, John | Sinn Féin | 7073 |
| McGrath, Martha | Alliance | 2401 |
| Donnelly, Francie | Workers' Party | 819 |