1983 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Orkney and Shetland at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,150. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 4,15020.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.1%20,410 valid votes
- Electorate
- 30,399
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 9,374 | 45.9% | |
| Conservative | 5,224 | 25.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,147 | 15.4% | |
| Labour | 2,665 | 13.1% | |
| Valid votes | 20,410 | ||
| Majority | 4,150 | 20.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the October 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 9,374 votes (45.9%).
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in 1983?
4,150 votes (20.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in 1983?
67.1% of the 30,399 registered electors cast a valid vote (20,410 votes).
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