1983 general election · North West
Preston: 1983 general election result
Labour won Preston at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,978. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,97815.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.0%46,681 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,707
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,810 | 46.7% | |
| Conservative | 14,832 | 31.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,039 | 21.5% | |
| Valid votes | 46,681 | ||
| Majority | 6,978 | 15.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Preston at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,810 votes (46.7%).
What was the majority in Preston in 1983?
6,978 votes (15.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Preston in 1983?
71.0% of the 65,707 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,681 votes).
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