1983 general election · North West
Morecambe and Lunesdale: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Morecambe and Lunesdale at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,194. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,19431.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%38,832 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,799
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,968 | 56.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,774 | 25.2% | |
| Labour | 6,882 | 17.7% | |
| Others | 208 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 38,832 | ||
| Majority | 12,194 | 31.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Morecambe and Lunesdale at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,968 votes (56.6%).
What was the majority in Morecambe and Lunesdale in 1983?
12,194 votes (31.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Morecambe and Lunesdale in 1983?
72.2% of the 53,799 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,832 votes).
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