1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Barnsley East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,492. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,49248.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.5%36,067 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,267
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,905 | 66.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,413 | 17.8% | |
| Conservative | 5,749 | 15.9% | |
| Valid votes | 36,067 | ||
| Majority | 17,492 | 48.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,905 votes (66.3%).
What was the majority in Barnsley East in 1983?
17,492 votes (48.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Barnsley East in 1983?
66.5% of the 54,267 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,067 votes).
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