1983 general election · North West
Pendle: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Pendle at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,135. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,13511.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%51,399 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,230
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,739 | 44.2% | |
| Labour | 16,604 | 32.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,056 | 23.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,399 | ||
| Majority | 6,135 | 11.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Pendle at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,739 votes (44.2%).
What was the majority in Pendle in 1983?
6,135 votes (11.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Pendle in 1983?
78.8% of the 65,230 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,399 votes).
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