1983 general election · North East
Houghton and Washington: 1983 general election result
Labour won Houghton and Washington at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,821. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,82127.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.2%50,619 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,517
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,168 | 51.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,347 | 24.4% | |
| Conservative | 12,104 | 23.9% | |
| Valid votes | 50,619 | ||
| Majority | 13,821 | 27.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Houghton and Washington at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,168 votes (51.7%).
What was the majority in Houghton and Washington in 1983?
13,821 votes (27.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Houghton and Washington in 1983?
66.2% of the 76,517 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,619 votes).
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