1983 general election · North West
Copeland: 1983 general election result
Labour won Copeland at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,837. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,8374.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%42,397 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,967
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,756 | 44.2% | |
| Conservative | 16,919 | 39.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,722 | 15.9% | |
| Valid votes | 42,397 | ||
| Majority | 1,837 | 4.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Copeland at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,756 votes (44.2%).
What was the majority in Copeland in 1983?
1,837 votes (4.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Copeland in 1983?
77.1% of the 54,967 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,397 votes).
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