1983 general election · West Midlands
Coventry North East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Coventry North East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,775. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,77518.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.6%46,391 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,609
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,190 | 47.8% | |
| Conservative | 13,415 | 28.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,251 | 22.1% | |
| Others | 535 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 46,391 | ||
| Majority | 8,775 | 18.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Coventry North East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,190 votes (47.8%).
What was the majority in Coventry North East in 1983?
8,775 votes (18.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Coventry North East in 1983?
68.6% of the 67,609 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,391 votes).
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