1983 general election · West Midlands
Sutton Coldfield: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Sutton Coldfield at the 1983 general election with a majority of 18,984. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,98439.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.8%48,588 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,617
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,753 | 65.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,769 | 26.3% | |
| Labour | 4,066 | 8.4% | |
| Valid votes | 48,588 | ||
| Majority | 18,984 | 39.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sutton Coldfield at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,753 votes (65.4%).
What was the majority in Sutton Coldfield in 1983?
18,984 votes (39.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sutton Coldfield in 1983?
70.8% of the 68,617 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,588 votes).
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