1983 general election · Scotland
Dunfermline West: 1983 general election result
Labour won Dunfermline West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,474. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,4746.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%36,075 valid votes
- Electorate
- 49,626
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 12,998 | 36.0% | |
| Conservative | 10,524 | 29.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,434 | 26.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,798 | 7.8% | |
| Others | 321 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 36,075 | ||
| Majority | 2,474 | 6.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Dunfermline West at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 12,998 votes (36.0%).
What was the majority in Dunfermline West in 1983?
2,474 votes (6.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Dunfermline West in 1983?
72.7% of the 49,626 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,075 votes).
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