1983 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Rutherglen: 1983 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Rutherglen at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,126. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,12620.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%44,497 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,067
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,510 | 48.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,384 | 27.8% | |
| Conservative | 8,017 | 18.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,438 | 5.5% | |
| Others | 148 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 44,497 | ||
| Majority | 9,126 | 20.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Rutherglen at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,510 votes (48.3%).
What was the majority in Glasgow Rutherglen in 1983?
9,126 votes (20.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Rutherglen in 1983?
74.1% of the 60,067 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,497 votes).
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