1983 general election · South West
Bristol South: 1983 general election result
Labour won Bristol South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,419. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,4198.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.0%49,592 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,967
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,824 | 44.0% | |
| Conservative | 17,405 | 35.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,674 | 19.5% | |
| Others | 689 | 1.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,592 | ||
| Majority | 4,419 | 8.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol South at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,824 votes (44.0%).
What was the majority in Bristol South in 1983?
4,419 votes (8.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bristol South in 1983?
68.0% of the 72,967 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,592 votes).
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