1983 general election · Scotland
Tayside North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Tayside North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,099. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,09926.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%37,751 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,435
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,269 | 51.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,170 | 24.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,255 | 19.2% | |
| Labour | 2,057 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 37,751 | ||
| Majority | 10,099 | 26.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Tayside North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,269 votes (51.0%).
What was the majority in Tayside North in 1983?
10,099 votes (26.8% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Tayside North in 1983?
72.0% of the 52,435 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,751 votes).
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