1983 general election · North West
Ribble Valley: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Ribble Valley at the 1983 general election with a majority of 18,591. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,59140.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%46,069 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,892
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,223 | 63.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,632 | 23.1% | |
| Labour | 6,214 | 13.5% | |
| Valid votes | 46,069 | ||
| Majority | 18,591 | 40.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ribble Valley at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,223 votes (63.4%).
What was the majority in Ribble Valley in 1983?
18,591 votes (40.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Ribble Valley in 1983?
75.7% of the 60,892 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,069 votes).
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