1983 general election · North East
Easington: 1983 general election result
Labour won Easington at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,792. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,79233.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.7%44,374 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,503
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,912 | 58.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,120 | 25.1% | |
| Conservative | 7,342 | 16.6% | |
| Valid votes | 44,374 | ||
| Majority | 14,792 | 33.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Easington at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,912 votes (58.4%).
What was the majority in Easington in 1983?
14,792 votes (33.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Easington in 1983?
66.7% of the 66,503 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,374 votes).
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