1983 general election · North West
Makerfield: 1983 general election result
Labour won Makerfield at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,876. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,87621.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%50,985 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,934
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,114 | 49.3% | |
| Conservative | 14,238 | 27.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,633 | 22.8% | |
| Valid votes | 50,985 | ||
| Majority | 10,876 | 21.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Makerfield at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,114 votes (49.3%).
What was the majority in Makerfield in 1983?
10,876 votes (21.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Makerfield in 1983?
72.9% of the 69,934 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,985 votes).
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