1983 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Central: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,566. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,5666.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.6%37,051 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,320
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,095 | 38.0% | |
| Labour | 11,529 | 31.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,498 | 25.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 1,810 | 4.9% | |
| Others | 119 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 37,051 | ||
| Majority | 2,566 | 6.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Central at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,095 votes (38.0%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh Central in 1983?
2,566 votes (6.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Central in 1983?
64.6% of the 57,320 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,051 votes).
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