1983 general election · Scotland
East Kilbride: 1983 general election result
Labour won East Kilbride at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,336. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,3369.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%47,268 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,456
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,535 | 37.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,199 | 27.9% | |
| Conservative | 11,483 | 24.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,795 | 10.1% | |
| Others | 256 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 47,268 | ||
| Majority | 4,336 | 9.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Kilbride at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,535 votes (37.1%).
What was the majority in East Kilbride in 1983?
4,336 votes (9.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in East Kilbride in 1983?
75.7% of the 62,456 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,268 votes).
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