1983 general election · North East
Gateshead East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Gateshead East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,322. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,32221.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.7%47,560 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,240
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,981 | 48.3% | |
| Conservative | 12,659 | 26.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,920 | 25.1% | |
| Valid votes | 47,560 | ||
| Majority | 10,322 | 21.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gateshead East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,981 votes (48.3%).
What was the majority in Gateshead East in 1983?
10,322 votes (21.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gateshead East in 1983?
68.7% of the 69,240 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,560 votes).
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