1983 general election · Scotland
Argyll and Bute: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Argyll and Bute at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,844. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,84411.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%34,634 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,054
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 13,380 | 38.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,536 | 27.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,514 | 24.6% | |
| Labour | 3,204 | 9.3% | |
| Valid votes | 34,634 | ||
| Majority | 3,844 | 11.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Argyll and Bute at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 13,380 votes (38.6%).
What was the majority in Argyll and Bute in 1983?
3,844 votes (11.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Argyll and Bute in 1983?
72.1% of the 48,054 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,634 votes).
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