1983 general election · Scotland
Ayr: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Ayr at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,987. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,98716.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%49,834 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,822
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,325 | 42.8% | |
| Labour | 13,338 | 26.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,740 | 25.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,431 | 4.9% | |
| Valid votes | 49,834 | ||
| Majority | 7,987 | 16.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ayr at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,325 votes (42.8%).
What was the majority in Ayr in 1983?
7,987 votes (16.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Ayr in 1983?
75.7% of the 65,822 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,834 votes).
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