1983 general election · East of England
Luton South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Luton South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,621. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,6218.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%53,836 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,875
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,531 | 41.9% | |
| Labour | 17,910 | 33.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,395 | 24.9% | |
| Valid votes | 53,836 | ||
| Majority | 4,621 | 8.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Luton South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,531 votes (41.9%).
What was the majority in Luton South in 1983?
4,621 votes (8.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Luton South in 1983?
74.9% of the 71,875 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,836 votes).
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