Cynon Valley: 1983 general election result
Labour won Cynon Valley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,074. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,07435.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%36,923 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,817
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,668 | 56.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,594 | 20.6% | |
| Conservative | 5,240 | 14.2% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,421 | 9.3% | |
| Valid votes | 36,923 | ||
| Majority | 13,074 | 35.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Cynon Valley at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,668 votes (56.0%).
What was the majority in Cynon Valley in 1983?
13,074 votes (35.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cynon Valley in 1983?
72.7% of the 50,817 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,923 votes).
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