1983 general election · London
Tooting: 1983 general election result
Labour won Tooting at the 1983 general election with a majority of 2,659. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,6595.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.8%45,947 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,732
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,640 | 42.7% | |
| Conservative | 16,981 | 37.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,317 | 18.1% | |
| Others | 1,009 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 45,947 | ||
| Majority | 2,659 | 5.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tooting at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,640 votes (42.7%).
What was the majority in Tooting in 1983?
2,659 votes (5.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Tooting in 1983?
66.8% of the 68,732 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,947 votes).
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