1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley Central: 1983 general election result
Labour won Barnsley Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,173. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,17338.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.5%36,532 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,781
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,847 | 59.8% | |
| Conservative | 7,674 | 21.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,011 | 19.2% | |
| Valid votes | 36,532 | ||
| Majority | 14,173 | 38.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley Central at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,847 votes (59.8%).
What was the majority in Barnsley Central in 1983?
14,173 votes (38.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Barnsley Central in 1983?
65.5% of the 55,781 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,532 votes).
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