1983 general election · West Midlands
Dudley West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Dudley West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,723. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,72314.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%59,028 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,890
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,250 | 46.2% | |
| Labour | 18,527 | 31.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,251 | 22.5% | |
| Valid votes | 59,028 | ||
| Majority | 8,723 | 14.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dudley West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,250 votes (46.2%).
What was the majority in Dudley West in 1983?
8,723 votes (14.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dudley West in 1983?
74.8% of the 78,890 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,028 votes).
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