1983 general election · Scotland
Aberdeen South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Aberdeen South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,581. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,5819.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.1%39,551 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,071
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,393 | 38.9% | |
| Labour | 11,812 | 29.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,372 | 26.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 1,974 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 39,551 | ||
| Majority | 3,581 | 9.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdeen South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,393 votes (38.9%).
What was the majority in Aberdeen South in 1983?
3,581 votes (9.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Aberdeen South in 1983?
68.1% of the 58,071 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,551 votes).
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