| Year: | 1983 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1983 General Election |
| Constituency: | South Down |
| Turnout: | 76.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Powell, Enoch | UUP | 20693 |
| McGrady, Eddie | SDLP | 20145 |
| Fitzsimmons, Patrick | Sinn Féin | 4074 |
| Harvey, Cecil | DUP | 3743 |
| Forde, Patrick | Alliance | 1823 |
| Magee, Margaret | Workers' Party | 851 |