1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Elmet: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Elmet at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,856. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,85615.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%50,551 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,909
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,909 | 47.3% | |
| Labour | 16,053 | 31.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,589 | 21.0% | |
| Valid votes | 50,551 | ||
| Majority | 7,856 | 15.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Elmet at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,909 votes (47.3%).
What was the majority in Elmet in 1983?
7,856 votes (15.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Elmet in 1983?
74.4% of the 67,909 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,551 votes).
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