1983 general election · Scotland
Angus East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Angus East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,527. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,5278.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%43,623 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,859
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,218 | 44.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 15,691 | 36.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 4,978 | 11.4% | |
| Labour | 3,497 | 8.0% | |
| Others | 239 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,623 | ||
| Majority | 3,527 | 8.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Angus East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,218 votes (44.1%).
What was the majority in Angus East in 1983?
3,527 votes (8.1% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Angus East in 1983?
72.9% of the 59,859 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,623 votes).
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