1983 general election · Scotland
Paisley South: 1983 general election result
Labour won Paisley South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,529. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,52917.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%37,745 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,839
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,633 | 41.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,104 | 24.1% | |
| Conservative | 7,819 | 20.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,918 | 13.0% | |
| Others | 271 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 37,745 | ||
| Majority | 6,529 | 17.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Paisley South at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,633 votes (41.4%).
What was the majority in Paisley South in 1983?
6,529 votes (17.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Paisley South in 1983?
71.4% of the 52,839 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,745 votes).
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