1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Don Valley: 1983 general election result
Labour won Don Valley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,466. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,46612.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.9%51,088 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,136
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,036 | 45.1% | |
| Conservative | 16,570 | 32.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,482 | 22.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,088 | ||
| Majority | 6,466 | 12.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Don Valley at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,036 votes (45.1%).
What was the majority in Don Valley in 1983?
6,466 votes (12.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Don Valley in 1983?
68.9% of the 74,136 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,088 votes).
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