1983 general election · Scotland
Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley: 1983 general election result
Labour won Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,370. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,37027.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.2%41,533 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,773
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,394 | 51.5% | |
| Conservative | 10,024 | 24.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,421 | 17.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,694 | 6.5% | |
| Valid votes | 41,533 | ||
| Majority | 11,370 | 27.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,394 votes (51.5%).
What was the majority in Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley in 1983?
11,370 votes (27.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley in 1983?
73.2% of the 56,773 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,533 votes).
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