1983 general election · West Midlands
Staffordshire Moorlands: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Staffordshire Moorlands at the 1983 general election with a majority of 16,566. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,56629.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%55,962 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,406
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,079 | 53.8% | |
| Labour | 13,513 | 24.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,370 | 22.1% | |
| Valid votes | 55,962 | ||
| Majority | 16,566 | 29.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Staffordshire Moorlands at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,079 votes (53.8%).
What was the majority in Staffordshire Moorlands in 1983?
16,566 votes (29.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Staffordshire Moorlands in 1983?
76.2% of the 73,406 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,962 votes).
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