1983 general election · Scotland
Banff and Buchan: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Banff and Buchan at the 1983 general election with a majority of 937. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9372.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.1%40,441 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,190
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,072 | 39.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 15,135 | 37.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,084 | 15.0% | |
| Labour | 3,150 | 7.8% | |
| Valid votes | 40,441 | ||
| Majority | 937 | 2.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Banff and Buchan at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,072 votes (39.7%).
What was the majority in Banff and Buchan in 1983?
937 votes (2.3% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Banff and Buchan in 1983?
66.1% of the 61,190 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,441 votes).
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