1983 general election · North East
Durham North West: 1983 general election result
Labour won Durham North West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,356. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,35614.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.9%42,922 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,430
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,135 | 44.6% | |
| Conservative | 12,779 | 29.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,008 | 25.7% | |
| Valid votes | 42,922 | ||
| Majority | 6,356 | 14.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Durham North West at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,135 votes (44.6%).
What was the majority in Durham North West in 1983?
6,356 votes (14.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Durham North West in 1983?
69.9% of the 61,430 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,922 votes).
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