1983 general election · North West
Blackpool South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,138. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,13825.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.1%39,246 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,801
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,852 | 50.6% | |
| Labour | 9,714 | 24.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,417 | 24.0% | |
| Others | 263 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 39,246 | ||
| Majority | 10,138 | 25.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,852 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Blackpool South in 1983?
10,138 votes (25.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool South in 1983?
69.1% of the 56,801 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,246 votes).
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