1983 general election · Scotland
Dunfermline East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Dunfermline East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,301. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,30131.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%35,930 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,457
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,515 | 51.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,214 | 20.1% | |
| Conservative | 6,764 | 18.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,573 | 7.2% | |
| Others | 864 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 35,930 | ||
| Majority | 11,301 | 31.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dunfermline East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,515 votes (51.5%).
What was the majority in Dunfermline East in 1983?
11,301 votes (31.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Dunfermline East in 1983?
71.2% of the 50,457 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,930 votes).
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