Carmarthen: 1983 general election result
Labour won Carmarthen at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,154. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,1542.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.2%52,128 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,211
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,459 | 31.6% | |
| Conservative | 15,305 | 29.4% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 14,099 | 27.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 5,737 | 11.0% | |
| Others | 528 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 52,128 | ||
| Majority | 1,154 | 2.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Carmarthen at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,459 votes (31.6%).
What was the majority in Carmarthen in 1983?
1,154 votes (2.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Carmarthen in 1983?
81.2% of the 64,211 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,128 votes).
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