1983 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Hillhead: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Glasgow Hillhead at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,164. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 1,1642.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%41,016 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,470
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 14,856 | 36.2% | |
| Labour | 13,692 | 33.4% | |
| Conservative | 9,638 | 23.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,203 | 5.4% | |
| Others | 627 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 41,016 | ||
| Majority | 1,164 | 2.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Hillhead at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 14,856 votes (36.2%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Hillhead in 1983?
1,164 votes (2.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Hillhead in 1983?
71.4% of the 57,470 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,016 votes).
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