1983 general election · North West
Bury South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,720. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,7207.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%49,344 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,642
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,718 | 44.0% | |
| Labour | 17,998 | 36.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,628 | 19.5% | |
| Valid votes | 49,344 | ||
| Majority | 3,720 | 7.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bury South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,718 votes (44.0%).
What was the majority in Bury South in 1983?
3,720 votes (7.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bury South in 1983?
75.2% of the 65,642 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,344 votes).
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