1983 general election · North West
South Ribble: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won South Ribble at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,659. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,65922.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%56,281 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,419
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,625 | 49.1% | |
| Labour | 14,966 | 26.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,690 | 24.3% | |
| Valid votes | 56,281 | ||
| Majority | 12,659 | 22.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Ribble at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,625 votes (49.1%).
What was the majority in South Ribble in 1983?
12,659 votes (22.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Ribble in 1983?
76.7% of the 73,419 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,281 votes).
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