1983 general election · Scotland
East Lothian: 1983 general election result
Labour won East Lothian at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,241. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,24113.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%47,660 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,264
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,934 | 43.9% | |
| Conservative | 14,693 | 30.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,950 | 20.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,083 | 4.4% | |
| Valid votes | 47,660 | ||
| Majority | 6,241 | 13.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won East Lothian at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,934 votes (43.9%).
What was the majority in East Lothian in 1983?
6,241 votes (13.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in East Lothian in 1983?
75.3% of the 63,264 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,660 votes).
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