1983 general election · North West
Carlisle: 1983 general election result
Labour won Carlisle at the 1983 general election with a majority of 71. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 710.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%41,636 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,222
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,618 | 37.5% | |
| Conservative | 15,547 | 37.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,471 | 25.2% | |
| Valid votes | 41,636 | ||
| Majority | 71 | 0.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Carlisle at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,618 votes (37.5%).
What was the majority in Carlisle in 1983?
71 votes (0.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Carlisle in 1983?
75.4% of the 55,222 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,636 votes).
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