1983 general election · Scotland
Roxburgh and Berwickshire: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Roxburgh and Berwickshire at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,396. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 3,39610.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%31,622 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,157
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 15,920 | 50.3% | |
| Conservative | 12,524 | 39.6% | |
| Labour | 2,326 | 7.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 852 | 2.7% | |
| Valid votes | 31,622 | ||
| Majority | 3,396 | 10.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Roxburgh and Berwickshire at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 15,920 votes (50.3%).
What was the majority in Roxburgh and Berwickshire in 1983?
3,396 votes (10.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Roxburgh and Berwickshire in 1983?
75.0% of the 42,157 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,622 votes).
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