1983 general election · Scotland
Midlothian: 1983 general election result
Labour won Midlothian at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,156. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,15613.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%45,394 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,143
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,401 | 42.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,245 | 29.2% | |
| Conservative | 9,922 | 21.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,826 | 6.2% | |
| Valid votes | 45,394 | ||
| Majority | 6,156 | 13.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Midlothian at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,401 votes (42.7%).
What was the majority in Midlothian in 1983?
6,156 votes (13.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Midlothian in 1983?
74.2% of the 61,143 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,394 votes).
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