1983 general election · Scotland
Kirkcaldy: 1983 general election result
Labour won Kirkcaldy at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,331. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,33114.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%38,155 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,643
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,380 | 40.3% | |
| Conservative | 10,049 | 26.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,274 | 24.3% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,452 | 9.1% | |
| Valid votes | 38,155 | ||
| Majority | 5,331 | 14.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the October 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kirkcaldy at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,380 votes (40.3%).
What was the majority in Kirkcaldy in 1983?
5,331 votes (14.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Kirkcaldy in 1983?
71.1% of the 53,643 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,155 votes).
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