Gower: 1983 general election result
Labour won Gower at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,205. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,2052.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%44,633 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,331
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,972 | 38.0% | |
| Conservative | 15,767 | 35.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,450 | 23.4% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,444 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 44,633 | ||
| Majority | 1,205 | 2.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gower at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,972 votes (38.0%).
What was the majority in Gower in 1983?
1,205 votes (2.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Gower in 1983?
77.9% of the 57,331 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,633 votes).
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