1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield Hillsborough: 1983 general election result
Labour won Sheffield Hillsborough at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,546. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,5462.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%56,137 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,335
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,901 | 37.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,355 | 34.5% | |
| Conservative | 15,881 | 28.3% | |
| Valid votes | 56,137 | ||
| Majority | 1,546 | 2.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sheffield Hillsborough at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,901 votes (37.2%).
What was the majority in Sheffield Hillsborough in 1983?
1,546 votes (2.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sheffield Hillsborough in 1983?
74.5% of the 75,335 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,137 votes).
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