1983 general election · West Midlands
Meriden: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Meriden at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,018. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,01828.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.6%53,064 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,212
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,474 | 53.7% | |
| Labour | 13,456 | 25.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,674 | 20.1% | |
| Others | 460 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 53,064 | ||
| Majority | 15,018 | 28.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Meriden at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,474 votes (53.7%).
What was the majority in Meriden in 1983?
15,018 votes (28.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Meriden in 1983?
70.6% of the 75,212 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,064 votes).
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