1983 general election · North West
Stockport: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Stockport at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,786. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,78613.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%43,940 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,388
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,517 | 42.1% | |
| Labour | 12,731 | 29.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,129 | 27.6% | |
| Others | 563 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 43,940 | ||
| Majority | 5,786 | 13.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stockport at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,517 votes (42.1%).
What was the majority in Stockport in 1983?
5,786 votes (13.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Stockport in 1983?
74.0% of the 59,388 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,940 votes).
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