1983 general election · West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent Central: 1983 general election result
Labour won Stoke-on-Trent Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,250. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,25018.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.2%44,100 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,601
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,194 | 48.1% | |
| Conservative | 12,944 | 29.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,458 | 21.5% | |
| Others | 504 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 44,100 | ||
| Majority | 8,250 | 18.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stoke-on-Trent Central at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,194 votes (48.1%).
What was the majority in Stoke-on-Trent Central in 1983?
8,250 votes (18.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Stoke-on-Trent Central in 1983?
65.2% of the 67,601 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,100 votes).
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