1983 general election · North West
Altrincham and Sale: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Altrincham and Sale at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,911. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,91122.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%48,196 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,838
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,321 | 52.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,410 | 29.9% | |
| Labour | 7,684 | 15.9% | |
| Others | 781 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,196 | ||
| Majority | 10,911 | 22.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Altrincham and Sale at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,321 votes (52.5%).
What was the majority in Altrincham and Sale in 1983?
10,911 votes (22.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Altrincham and Sale in 1983?
72.1% of the 66,838 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,196 votes).
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