1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Rotherham: 1983 general election result
Labour won Rotherham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,709. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,70928.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.1%40,955 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,973
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,236 | 54.3% | |
| Conservative | 10,527 | 25.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,192 | 20.0% | |
| Valid votes | 40,955 | ||
| Majority | 11,709 | 28.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rotherham at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,236 votes (54.3%).
What was the majority in Rotherham in 1983?
11,709 votes (28.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Rotherham in 1983?
66.1% of the 61,973 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,955 votes).
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