1983 general election · West Midlands
Ludlow: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Ludlow at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,303. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,30324.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%47,202 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,063
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,278 | 55.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,975 | 31.7% | |
| Labour | 5,949 | 12.6% | |
| Valid votes | 47,202 | ||
| Majority | 11,303 | 24.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ludlow at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,278 votes (55.7%).
What was the majority in Ludlow in 1983?
11,303 votes (24.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Ludlow in 1983?
73.7% of the 64,063 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,202 votes).
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