1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Ryedale: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Ryedale at the 1983 general election with a majority of 16,142. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,14228.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%56,298 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,392
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,312 | 59.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,170 | 30.5% | |
| Labour | 5,816 | 10.3% | |
| Valid votes | 56,298 | ||
| Majority | 16,142 | 28.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Ryedale at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,312 votes (59.2%).
What was the majority in Ryedale in 1983?
16,142 votes (28.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Ryedale in 1983?
70.9% of the 79,392 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,298 votes).
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