1983 general election · North West
Oldham Central and Royton: 1983 general election result
Labour won Oldham Central and Royton at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,312. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,3127.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.3%44,932 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,818
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,611 | 41.4% | |
| Conservative | 15,299 | 34.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,022 | 24.5% | |
| Valid votes | 44,932 | ||
| Majority | 3,312 | 7.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham Central and Royton at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,611 votes (41.4%).
What was the majority in Oldham Central and Royton in 1983?
3,312 votes (7.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Oldham Central and Royton in 1983?
66.3% of the 67,818 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,932 votes).
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