1983 general election · Scotland
Aberdeen North: 1983 general election result
Labour won Aberdeen North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,144. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,14422.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.2%40,963 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,810
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,262 | 47.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,118 | 24.7% | |
| Conservative | 7,426 | 18.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,790 | 9.3% | |
| Others | 367 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 40,963 | ||
| Majority | 9,144 | 22.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdeen North at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,262 votes (47.0%).
What was the majority in Aberdeen North in 1983?
9,144 votes (22.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Aberdeen North in 1983?
64.2% of the 63,810 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,963 votes).
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