1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Keighley: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Keighley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,774. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,7745.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.0%50,219 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,360
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,370 | 42.6% | |
| Labour | 18,596 | 37.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,951 | 19.8% | |
| Others | 302 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 50,219 | ||
| Majority | 2,774 | 5.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Keighley at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,370 votes (42.6%).
What was the majority in Keighley in 1983?
2,774 votes (5.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Keighley in 1983?
78.0% of the 64,360 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,219 votes).
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