1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Hemsworth: 1983 general election result
Labour won Hemsworth at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,190. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,19038.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.7%37,263 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,031
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,081 | 59.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,891 | 21.2% | |
| Conservative | 7,291 | 19.6% | |
| Valid votes | 37,263 | ||
| Majority | 14,190 | 38.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hemsworth at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,081 votes (59.3%).
What was the majority in Hemsworth in 1983?
14,190 votes (38.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hemsworth in 1983?
67.7% of the 55,031 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,263 votes).
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