1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Skipton and Ripon: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Skipton and Ripon at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,046. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,04628.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%52,016 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,285
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,509 | 60.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,463 | 31.7% | |
| Labour | 4,044 | 7.8% | |
| Valid votes | 52,016 | ||
| Majority | 15,046 | 28.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Skipton and Ripon at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,509 votes (60.6%).
What was the majority in Skipton and Ripon in 1983?
15,046 votes (28.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Skipton and Ripon in 1983?
74.0% of the 70,285 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,016 votes).
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