1983 general election · West Midlands
Coventry North West: 1983 general election result
Labour won Coventry North West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,038. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,0387.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%38,919 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,541
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,239 | 44.3% | |
| Conservative | 14,201 | 36.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,479 | 19.2% | |
| Valid votes | 38,919 | ||
| Majority | 3,038 | 7.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Coventry North West at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,239 votes (44.3%).
What was the majority in Coventry North West in 1983?
3,038 votes (7.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Coventry North West in 1983?
74.1% of the 52,541 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,919 votes).
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