1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Pudsey: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Pudsey at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,314. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,3149.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%53,525 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,461
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,455 | 45.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,141 | 35.8% | |
| Labour | 9,542 | 17.8% | |
| Others | 387 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 53,525 | ||
| Majority | 5,314 | 9.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Pudsey at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,455 votes (45.7%).
What was the majority in Pudsey in 1983?
5,314 votes (9.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Pudsey in 1983?
74.9% of the 71,461 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,525 votes).
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