1983 general election · Scotland
Caithness and Sutherland: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,843. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 6,84329.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%23,288 valid votes
- Electorate
- 31,201
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 12,119 | 52.0% | |
| Conservative | 5,276 | 22.7% | |
| Labour | 3,325 | 14.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,568 | 11.0% | |
| Valid votes | 23,288 | ||
| Majority | 6,843 | 29.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Caithness and Sutherland at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 12,119 votes (52.0%).
What was the majority in Caithness and Sutherland in 1983?
6,843 votes (29.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Caithness and Sutherland in 1983?
74.6% of the 31,201 registered electors cast a valid vote (23,288 votes).
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