1983 general election · Scotland
Linlithgow: 1983 general election result
Labour won Linlithgow at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,361. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,36126.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%43,684 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,653
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,694 | 45.1% | |
| Conservative | 8,333 | 19.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 8,026 | 18.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,432 | 17.0% | |
| Others | 199 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 43,684 | ||
| Majority | 11,361 | 26.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Linlithgow at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,694 votes (45.1%).
What was the majority in Linlithgow in 1983?
11,361 votes (26.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Linlithgow in 1983?
74.5% of the 58,653 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,684 votes).
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