1983 general election · Scotland
Moray: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Moray at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,713. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7134.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.1%43,215 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,650
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 16,944 | 39.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 15,231 | 35.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,901 | 18.3% | |
| Labour | 3,139 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 43,215 | ||
| Majority | 1,713 | 4.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Moray at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 16,944 votes (39.2%).
What was the majority in Moray in 1983?
1,713 votes (4.0% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Moray in 1983?
70.1% of the 61,650 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,215 votes).
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