1983 general election · Scotland
Stirling: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Stirling at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,133. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,13312.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%42,607 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,925
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,039 | 40.0% | |
| Labour | 11,906 | 27.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,174 | 23.9% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,488 | 8.2% | |
| Valid votes | 42,607 | ||
| Majority | 5,133 | 12.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Stirling at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,039 votes (40.0%).
What was the majority in Stirling in 1983?
5,133 votes (12.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Stirling in 1983?
74.8% of the 56,925 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,607 votes).
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