1983 general election · Scotland
Falkirk East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Falkirk East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,061. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,06126.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%37,642 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,663
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,956 | 47.7% | |
| Conservative | 7,895 | 21.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,967 | 18.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,490 | 11.9% | |
| Others | 334 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 37,642 | ||
| Majority | 10,061 | 26.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Falkirk East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,956 votes (47.7%).
What was the majority in Falkirk East in 1983?
10,061 votes (26.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Falkirk East in 1983?
71.5% of the 52,663 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,642 votes).
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