1983 general election · North West
Heywood and Middleton: 1983 general election result
Labour won Heywood and Middleton at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,974. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,9749.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.3%41,826 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,348
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,111 | 43.3% | |
| Conservative | 14,137 | 33.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,262 | 22.1% | |
| Others | 316 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 41,826 | ||
| Majority | 3,974 | 9.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Heywood and Middleton at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,111 votes (43.3%).
What was the majority in Heywood and Middleton in 1983?
3,974 votes (9.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Heywood and Middleton in 1983?
69.3% of the 60,348 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,826 votes).
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