1983 general election · West Midlands
Dudley East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Dudley East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,816. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,81610.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.4%53,338 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,718
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,441 | 45.8% | |
| Conservative | 18,625 | 34.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,272 | 19.3% | |
| Valid votes | 53,338 | ||
| Majority | 5,816 | 10.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dudley East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,441 votes (45.8%).
What was the majority in Dudley East in 1983?
5,816 votes (10.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dudley East in 1983?
70.4% of the 75,718 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,338 votes).
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