1983 general election · Scotland
Dumbarton: 1983 general election result
Labour won Dumbarton at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,115. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,1154.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%43,086 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,092
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,810 | 36.7% | |
| Conservative | 13,695 | 31.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,813 | 22.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,768 | 8.8% | |
| Valid votes | 43,086 | ||
| Majority | 2,115 | 4.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dumbarton at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,810 votes (36.7%).
What was the majority in Dumbarton in 1983?
2,115 votes (4.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dumbarton in 1983?
74.2% of the 58,092 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,086 votes).
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