1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Glanford and Scunthorpe: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Glanford and Scunthorpe at the 1983 general election with a majority of 637. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6371.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%52,896 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,966
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,356 | 38.5% | |
| Labour | 19,719 | 37.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,821 | 24.2% | |
| Valid votes | 52,896 | ||
| Majority | 637 | 1.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Glanford and Scunthorpe at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,356 votes (38.5%).
What was the majority in Glanford and Scunthorpe in 1983?
637 votes (1.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Glanford and Scunthorpe in 1983?
72.5% of the 72,966 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,896 votes).
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