1983 general election · Scotland
Perth and Kinross: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Perth and Kinross at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,733. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,73315.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%44,454 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,008
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,888 | 40.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 11,155 | 25.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,997 | 24.7% | |
| Labour | 4,414 | 9.9% | |
| Valid votes | 44,454 | ||
| Majority | 6,733 | 15.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Perth and Kinross at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,888 votes (40.2%).
What was the majority in Perth and Kinross in 1983?
6,733 votes (15.2% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Perth and Kinross in 1983?
71.7% of the 62,008 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,454 votes).
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