1983 general election · Scotland
Cunninghame South: 1983 general election result
Labour won Cunninghame South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,768. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,76832.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%35,741 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,363
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,344 | 54.1% | |
| Conservative | 7,576 | 21.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,370 | 17.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,451 | 6.9% | |
| Valid votes | 35,741 | ||
| Majority | 11,768 | 32.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Cunninghame South at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,344 votes (54.1%).
What was the majority in Cunninghame South in 1983?
11,768 votes (32.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Cunninghame South in 1983?
72.4% of the 49,363 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,741 votes).
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