1983 General Election - Belfast West
| Year | 1983 |
| General election | 1983 General Election |
| Constituency | Belfast West |
| Turnout | 74.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Adams, Gerry | Sinn Féin | 16,379 |
| Hendron, Joe | SDLP | 10,934 |
| Fitt, Gerry | Independent Socialist | 10,326 |
| Passmore, Thomas | UUP | 2,435 |
| Haffey, George | DUP | 2,399 |
| McMahon, Mary | Workers' Party | 1,893 |