1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Scarborough: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Scarborough at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,929. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,92927.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.4%51,570 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,300
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,977 | 54.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,048 | 27.2% | |
| Labour | 9,545 | 18.5% | |
| Valid votes | 51,570 | ||
| Majority | 13,929 | 27.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Scarborough at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,977 votes (54.3%).
What was the majority in Scarborough in 1983?
13,929 votes (27.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Scarborough in 1983?
70.4% of the 73,300 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,570 votes).
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