1983 general election · North West
Congleton: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Congleton at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,459. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,45917.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%49,114 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,739
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,895 | 48.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,436 | 31.4% | |
| Labour | 9,783 | 19.9% | |
| Valid votes | 49,114 | ||
| Majority | 8,459 | 17.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Congleton at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,895 votes (48.7%).
What was the majority in Congleton in 1983?
8,459 votes (17.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Congleton in 1983?
75.9% of the 64,739 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,114 votes).
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