1983 general election · Scotland
Eastwood: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Eastwood at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,595. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,59519.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.1%45,250 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,264
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,072 | 46.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,477 | 27.6% | |
| Labour | 9,083 | 20.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,618 | 5.8% | |
| Valid votes | 45,250 | ||
| Majority | 8,595 | 19.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Eastwood at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,072 votes (46.6%).
What was the majority in Eastwood in 1983?
8,595 votes (19.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Eastwood in 1983?
75.1% of the 60,264 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,250 votes).
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