1983 general election · Scotland
Fife North East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Fife North East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,185. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,1855.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%37,186 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,997
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,129 | 46.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,944 | 40.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,442 | 6.6% | |
| Labour | 2,429 | 6.5% | |
| Others | 242 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 37,186 | ||
| Majority | 2,185 | 5.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Fife North East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,129 votes (46.1%).
What was the majority in Fife North East in 1983?
2,185 votes (5.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Fife North East in 1983?
72.9% of the 50,997 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,186 votes).
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