1983 general election · West Midlands
Staffordshire South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Staffordshire South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 19,760. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 19,76035.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%55,336 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,086
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,764 | 59.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,004 | 23.5% | |
| Labour | 9,568 | 17.3% | |
| Valid votes | 55,336 | ||
| Majority | 19,760 | 35.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Staffordshire South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,764 votes (59.2%).
What was the majority in Staffordshire South in 1983?
19,760 votes (35.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Staffordshire South in 1983?
74.7% of the 74,086 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,336 votes).
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