Cardiff West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Cardiff West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,774. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7744.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%40,758 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,212
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,472 | 38.0% | |
| Labour | 13,698 | 33.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,388 | 25.5% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 848 | 2.1% | |
| Others | 352 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 40,758 | ||
| Majority | 1,774 | 4.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,472 votes (38.0%).
What was the majority in Cardiff West in 1983?
1,774 votes (4.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cardiff West in 1983?
68.8% of the 59,212 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,758 votes).
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