1983 general election · North West
St Helens South: 1983 general election result
Labour won St Helens South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,662. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,66219.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.7%48,869 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,112
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,906 | 46.9% | |
| Conservative | 13,244 | 27.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,939 | 22.4% | |
| Others | 1,780 | 3.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,869 | ||
| Majority | 9,662 | 19.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won St Helens South at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,906 votes (46.9%).
What was the majority in St Helens South in 1983?
9,662 votes (19.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in St Helens South in 1983?
69.7% of the 70,112 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,869 votes).
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