1983 general election · North West
Bolton South East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Bolton South East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,753. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,75317.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%49,668 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,394
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,984 | 48.3% | |
| Conservative | 15,231 | 30.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,157 | 20.5% | |
| Others | 296 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 49,668 | ||
| Majority | 8,753 | 17.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bolton South East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,984 votes (48.3%).
What was the majority in Bolton South East in 1983?
8,753 votes (17.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bolton South East in 1983?
72.6% of the 68,394 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,668 votes).
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