1983 general election · Scotland
Hamilton: 1983 general election result
Labour won Hamilton at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,019. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,01932.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%46,505 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,374
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,384 | 52.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,365 | 20.1% | |
| Conservative | 8,940 | 19.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,816 | 8.2% | |
| Valid votes | 46,505 | ||
| Majority | 15,019 | 32.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hamilton at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,384 votes (52.4%).
What was the majority in Hamilton in 1983?
15,019 votes (32.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hamilton in 1983?
74.6% of the 62,374 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,505 votes).
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