1983 general election · North West
Rossendale and Darwen: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Rossendale and Darwen at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,821. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,82115.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%57,853 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,233
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,214 | 47.0% | |
| Labour | 18,393 | 31.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,246 | 21.2% | |
| Valid votes | 57,853 | ||
| Majority | 8,821 | 15.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Rossendale and Darwen at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,214 votes (47.0%).
What was the majority in Rossendale and Darwen in 1983?
8,821 votes (15.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rossendale and Darwen in 1983?
76.9% of the 75,233 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,853 votes).
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