1983 general election · North West
Bolton West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bolton West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,152. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,15213.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%52,631 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,221
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,731 | 45.1% | |
| Labour | 16,579 | 31.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,321 | 23.4% | |
| Valid votes | 52,631 | ||
| Majority | 7,152 | 13.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bolton West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,731 votes (45.1%).
What was the majority in Bolton West in 1983?
7,152 votes (13.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bolton West in 1983?
77.1% of the 68,221 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,631 votes).
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