1983 general election · North West
Hyndburn: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Hyndburn at the 1983 general election with a majority of 21. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 210.05% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.8%45,940 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,845
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,405 | 42.2% | |
| Labour | 19,384 | 42.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,716 | 14.6% | |
| Others | 435 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 45,940 | ||
| Majority | 21 | 0.05% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hyndburn at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,405 votes (42.2%).
What was the majority in Hyndburn in 1983?
21 votes (0.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hyndburn in 1983?
76.8% of the 59,845 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,940 votes).
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