1983 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Maryhill: 1983 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Maryhill at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,203. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,20333.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.6%33,941 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,517
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,724 | 55.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,521 | 22.2% | |
| Conservative | 5,014 | 14.8% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,408 | 7.1% | |
| Others | 274 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 33,941 | ||
| Majority | 11,203 | 33.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Maryhill at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,724 votes (55.2%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Maryhill in 1983?
11,203 votes (33.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Maryhill in 1983?
64.6% of the 52,517 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,941 votes).
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