1983 general election · Scotland
Clackmannan: 1983 general election result
Labour won Clackmannan at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,639. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,63926.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%36,012 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,187
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,478 | 45.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,839 | 19.0% | |
| Conservative | 6,490 | 18.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,205 | 17.2% | |
| Valid votes | 36,012 | ||
| Majority | 9,639 | 26.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Clackmannan at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,478 votes (45.8%).
What was the majority in Clackmannan in 1983?
9,639 votes (26.8% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Clackmannan in 1983?
74.7% of the 48,187 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,012 votes).
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