Caernarfon: 1983 general election result
Plaid Cymru won Caernarfon at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,989. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Plaid CymruPlaid Cymru
- Majority
- 10,98931.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%34,719 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,663
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaid Cymru Won | 18,308 | 52.7% | |
| Conservative | 7,319 | 21.1% | |
| Labour | 6,736 | 19.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 2,356 | 6.8% | |
| Valid votes | 34,719 | ||
| Majority | 10,989 | 31.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Caernarfon at the 1983 general election?
The Plaid Cymru candidate won with 18,308 votes (52.7%).
What was the majority in Caernarfon in 1983?
10,989 votes (31.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Caernarfon in 1983?
77.7% of the 44,663 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,719 votes).
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