1983 general election · Scotland
Ross Cromarty and Skye: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Ross Cromarty and Skye at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,704. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 1,7044.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%35,116 valid votes
- Electorate
- 48,851
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 13,528 | 38.5% | |
| Conservative | 11,824 | 33.7% | |
| Labour | 4,901 | 14.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,863 | 13.9% | |
| Valid votes | 35,116 | ||
| Majority | 1,704 | 4.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ross Cromarty and Skye at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 13,528 votes (38.5%).
What was the majority in Ross Cromarty and Skye in 1983?
1,704 votes (4.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ross Cromarty and Skye in 1983?
71.9% of the 48,851 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,116 votes).
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