1983 general election · North West
Lancashire West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Lancashire West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,858. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,85812.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.2%55,041 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,150
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,458 | 46.3% | |
| Labour | 18,600 | 33.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,983 | 20.0% | |
| Valid votes | 55,041 | ||
| Majority | 6,858 | 12.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Lancashire West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,458 votes (46.3%).
What was the majority in Lancashire West in 1983?
6,858 votes (12.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lancashire West in 1983?
73.2% of the 75,150 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,041 votes).
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