1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Harrogate: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Harrogate at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,888. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,88831.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.1%50,257 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,750
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,269 | 60.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,381 | 28.6% | |
| Labour | 5,128 | 10.2% | |
| Others | 479 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 50,257 | ||
| Majority | 15,888 | 31.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Harrogate at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,269 votes (60.2%).
What was the majority in Harrogate in 1983?
15,888 votes (31.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Harrogate in 1983?
68.1% of the 73,750 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,257 votes).
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