1983 general election · North East
Sedgefield: 1983 general election result
Labour won Sedgefield at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,281. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,28118.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%45,002 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,399
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,401 | 47.6% | |
| Conservative | 13,120 | 29.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,183 | 22.6% | |
| Others | 298 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 45,002 | ||
| Majority | 8,281 | 18.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sedgefield at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,401 votes (47.6%).
What was the majority in Sedgefield in 1983?
8,281 votes (18.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sedgefield in 1983?
72.1% of the 62,399 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,002 votes).
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