1983 general election · Scotland
Cumbernauld and Kilsyth: 1983 general election result
Labour won Cumbernauld and Kilsyth at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,928. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,92829.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%33,795 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,868
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,629 | 49.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,701 | 19.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,875 | 17.4% | |
| Conservative | 4,590 | 13.6% | |
| Valid votes | 33,795 | ||
| Majority | 9,928 | 29.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Cumbernauld and Kilsyth at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,629 votes (49.2%).
What was the majority in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth in 1983?
9,928 votes (29.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth in 1983?
75.3% of the 44,868 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,795 votes).
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