1983 general election · North East
Darlington: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Darlington at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,438. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,4386.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.1%50,275 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,095
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,434 | 44.6% | |
| Labour | 18,996 | 37.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,737 | 17.4% | |
| Others | 108 | 0.2% | |
| Valid votes | 50,275 | ||
| Majority | 3,438 | 6.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Darlington at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,434 votes (44.6%).
What was the majority in Darlington in 1983?
3,438 votes (6.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Darlington in 1983?
76.1% of the 66,095 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,275 votes).
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