1983 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Erdington: 1983 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Erdington at the 1983 general election with a majority of 231. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2310.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.4%37,544 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,561
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,930 | 39.8% | |
| Conservative | 14,699 | 39.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,915 | 21.1% | |
| Valid votes | 37,544 | ||
| Majority | 231 | 0.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Erdington at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,930 votes (39.8%).
What was the majority in Birmingham Erdington in 1983?
231 votes (0.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Erdington in 1983?
66.4% of the 56,561 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,544 votes).
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