1983 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Govan: 1983 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Govan at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,057. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,05735.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.8%37,070 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,391
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,370 | 55.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,313 | 19.7% | |
| Conservative | 7,180 | 19.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,207 | 6.0% | |
| Valid votes | 37,070 | ||
| Majority | 13,057 | 35.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Govan at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,370 votes (55.0%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Govan in 1983?
13,057 votes (35.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Govan in 1983?
70.8% of the 52,391 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,070 votes).
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