1983 general election · Scotland
Paisley North: 1983 general election result
Labour won Paisley North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,587. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,58721.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.8%34,624 valid votes
- Electorate
- 51,097
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,782 | 45.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,195 | 23.7% | |
| Conservative | 7,425 | 21.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,783 | 8.0% | |
| Others | 439 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 34,624 | ||
| Majority | 7,587 | 21.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Paisley North at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,782 votes (45.6%).
What was the majority in Paisley North in 1983?
7,587 votes (21.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Paisley North in 1983?
67.8% of the 51,097 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,624 votes).
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