1983 general election · Scotland
Dundee East: 1983 general election result
The SNP won Dundee East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,016. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 5,01610.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%46,254 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,469
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 20,276 | 43.8% | |
| Labour | 15,260 | 33.0% | |
| Conservative | 7,172 | 15.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 3,546 | 7.7% | |
| Valid votes | 46,254 | ||
| Majority | 5,016 | 10.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dundee East at the 1983 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 20,276 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in Dundee East in 1983?
5,016 votes (10.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dundee East in 1983?
72.9% of the 63,469 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,254 votes).
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