1983 general election · West Midlands
Burton: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Burton at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,647. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,64721.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%54,521 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,820
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,874 | 51.1% | |
| Labour | 16,227 | 29.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,420 | 19.1% | |
| Valid votes | 54,521 | ||
| Majority | 11,647 | 21.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Burton at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,874 votes (51.1%).
What was the majority in Burton in 1983?
11,647 votes (21.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Burton in 1983?
74.9% of the 72,820 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,521 votes).
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