1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Colne Valley: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Colne Valley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,146. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 3,1465.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%53,060 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,455
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 21,139 | 39.8% | |
| Conservative | 17,993 | 33.9% | |
| Labour | 13,668 | 25.8% | |
| Others | 260 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 53,060 | ||
| Majority | 3,146 | 5.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Colne Valley at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 21,139 votes (39.8%).
What was the majority in Colne Valley in 1983?
3,146 votes (5.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Colne Valley in 1983?
75.3% of the 70,455 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,060 votes).
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