1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Selby: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Selby at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,965. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,96533.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%47,146 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,261
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,712 | 56.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,747 | 22.8% | |
| Labour | 9,687 | 20.6% | |
| Valid votes | 47,146 | ||
| Majority | 15,965 | 33.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Selby at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,712 votes (56.7%).
What was the majority in Selby in 1983?
15,965 votes (33.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Selby in 1983?
71.2% of the 66,261 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,146 votes).
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