1983 general election · East Midlands
Mansfield: 1983 general election result
Labour won Mansfield at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,216. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,2164.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.8%46,160 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,120
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,670 | 40.5% | |
| Conservative | 16,454 | 35.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,036 | 23.9% | |
| Valid votes | 46,160 | ||
| Majority | 2,216 | 4.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Mansfield at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,670 votes (40.5%).
What was the majority in Mansfield in 1983?
2,216 votes (4.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Mansfield in 1983?
69.8% of the 66,120 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,160 votes).
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