1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Central: 1983 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 16,790. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,79040.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.1%41,154 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,360
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,759 | 60.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,969 | 19.4% | |
| Conservative | 7,908 | 19.2% | |
| Others | 518 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 41,154 | ||
| Majority | 16,790 | 40.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Central at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,759 votes (60.2%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Central in 1983?
16,790 votes (40.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Central in 1983?
61.1% of the 67,360 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,154 votes).
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