1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Boothferry: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Boothferry at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,420. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,42032.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%52,923 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,264
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,536 | 57.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,116 | 24.8% | |
| Labour | 9,271 | 17.5% | |
| Valid votes | 52,923 | ||
| Majority | 17,420 | 32.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Boothferry at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,536 votes (57.7%).
What was the majority in Boothferry in 1983?
17,420 votes (32.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Boothferry in 1983?
72.2% of the 73,264 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,923 votes).
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