1983 general election · West Midlands
Coventry South East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Coventry South East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,682. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,6827.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.3%37,255 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,989
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,307 | 41.1% | |
| Conservative | 12,625 | 33.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,323 | 25.0% | |
| Valid votes | 37,255 | ||
| Majority | 2,682 | 7.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Coventry South East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,307 votes (41.1%).
What was the majority in Coventry South East in 1983?
2,682 votes (7.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Coventry South East in 1983?
70.3% of the 52,989 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,255 votes).
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