1983 general election · North East
Sunderland South: 1983 general election result
Labour won Sunderland South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,548. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,54811.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.9%50,055 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,013
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,869 | 45.7% | |
| Conservative | 17,321 | 34.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,865 | 19.7% | |
| Valid votes | 50,055 | ||
| Majority | 5,548 | 11.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sunderland South at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,869 votes (45.7%).
What was the majority in Sunderland South in 1983?
5,548 votes (11.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Sunderland South in 1983?
65.9% of the 76,013 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,055 votes).
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