1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Halifax: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Halifax at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,869. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,8693.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%54,641 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,684
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,321 | 40.9% | |
| Labour | 20,452 | 37.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,868 | 21.7% | |
| Valid votes | 54,641 | ||
| Majority | 1,869 | 3.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Halifax at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,321 votes (40.9%).
What was the majority in Halifax in 1983?
1,869 votes (3.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Halifax in 1983?
74.2% of the 73,684 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,641 votes).
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