Montgomery: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Montgomery at the 1983 general election with a majority of 668. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 6682.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%29,680 valid votes
- Electorate
- 37,913
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 12,863 | 43.3% | |
| Conservative | 12,195 | 41.1% | |
| Labour | 2,550 | 8.6% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,585 | 5.3% | |
| Others | 487 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 29,680 | ||
| Majority | 668 | 2.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Montgomery at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 12,863 votes (43.3%).
What was the majority in Montgomery in 1983?
668 votes (2.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Montgomery in 1983?
78.3% of the 37,913 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,680 votes).
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