1983 general election · Scotland
Kilmarnock and Loudoun: 1983 general election result
Labour won Kilmarnock and Loudoun at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,800. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,80019.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%46,410 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,243
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,250 | 43.6% | |
| Conservative | 11,450 | 24.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,545 | 22.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,165 | 9.0% | |
| Valid votes | 46,410 | ||
| Majority | 8,800 | 19.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Kilmarnock and Loudoun at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,250 votes (43.6%).
What was the majority in Kilmarnock and Loudoun in 1983?
8,800 votes (19.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Kilmarnock and Loudoun in 1983?
74.6% of the 62,243 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,410 votes).
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