1983 general election · North East
Durham City of: 1983 general election result
Labour won Durham City of at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,973. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,9734.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%49,791 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,770
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,163 | 36.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,190 | 32.5% | |
| Conservative | 15,438 | 31.0% | |
| Valid votes | 49,791 | ||
| Majority | 1,973 | 4.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Durham City of at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,163 votes (36.5%).
What was the majority in Durham City of in 1983?
1,973 votes (4.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Durham City of in 1983?
73.5% of the 67,770 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,791 votes).
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