1983 general election · North West
Rochdale: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Rochdale at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,587. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 7,58716.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.3%47,412 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,456
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 21,858 | 46.1% | |
| Labour | 14,271 | 30.1% | |
| Conservative | 10,616 | 22.4% | |
| Others | 667 | 1.4% | |
| Valid votes | 47,412 | ||
| Majority | 7,587 | 16.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rochdale at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 21,858 votes (46.1%).
What was the majority in Rochdale in 1983?
7,587 votes (16.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rochdale in 1983?
70.3% of the 67,456 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,412 votes).
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