1983 general election · North East
Durham North: 1983 general election result
Labour won Durham North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,437. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,43726.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%51,789 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,143
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,404 | 51.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,967 | 25.0% | |
| Conservative | 12,418 | 24.0% | |
| Valid votes | 51,789 | ||
| Majority | 13,437 | 26.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Durham North at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,404 votes (51.0%).
What was the majority in Durham North in 1983?
13,437 votes (26.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Durham North in 1983?
71.8% of the 72,143 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,789 votes).
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