1983 general election · North East
Jarrow: 1983 general election result
Labour won Jarrow at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,877. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,87730.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.4%45,519 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,650
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,151 | 55.3% | |
| Conservative | 11,274 | 24.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,094 | 20.0% | |
| Valid votes | 45,519 | ||
| Majority | 13,877 | 30.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Jarrow at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,151 votes (55.3%).
What was the majority in Jarrow in 1983?
13,877 votes (30.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Jarrow in 1983?
70.4% of the 64,650 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,519 votes).
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