1983 general election · Scotland
Livingston: 1983 general election result
Labour won Livingston at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,951. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 4,95113.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%37,778 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,829
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,255 | 37.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,304 | 24.6% | |
| Conservative | 9,129 | 24.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,090 | 13.5% | |
| Valid votes | 37,778 | ||
| Majority | 4,951 | 13.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Livingston at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 14,255 votes (37.7%).
What was the majority in Livingston in 1983?
4,951 votes (13.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Livingston in 1983?
70.2% of the 53,829 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,778 votes).
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