Cardiff Central: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Cardiff Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,452. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,4528.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%38,819 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,375
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,090 | 41.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,638 | 32.6% | |
| Labour | 9,387 | 24.2% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 704 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 38,819 | ||
| Majority | 3,452 | 8.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff Central at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,090 votes (41.5%).
What was the majority in Cardiff Central in 1983?
3,452 votes (8.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cardiff Central in 1983?
71.4% of the 54,375 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,819 votes).
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