1983 general election · Scotland
Dumfries: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Dumfries at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,694. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,69420.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%42,057 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,285
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,730 | 44.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,036 | 23.9% | |
| Labour | 8,764 | 20.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,527 | 10.8% | |
| Valid votes | 42,057 | ||
| Majority | 8,694 | 20.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dumfries at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,730 votes (44.5%).
What was the majority in Dumfries in 1983?
8,694 votes (20.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Dumfries in 1983?
72.2% of the 58,285 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,057 votes).
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