1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hallam: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Sheffield Hallam at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,774. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,77422.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%53,047 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,683
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,851 | 50.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,077 | 28.4% | |
| Labour | 10,463 | 19.7% | |
| Others | 656 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 53,047 | ||
| Majority | 11,774 | 22.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hallam at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,851 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Hallam in 1983?
11,774 votes (22.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hallam in 1983?
72.0% of the 73,683 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,047 votes).
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