Torfaen: 1983 general election result
Labour won Torfaen at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,285. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,28519.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%43,718 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,478
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,678 | 47.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,393 | 28.4% | |
| Conservative | 9,751 | 22.3% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 896 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 43,718 | ||
| Majority | 8,285 | 19.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Torfaen at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,678 votes (47.3%).
What was the majority in Torfaen in 1983?
8,285 votes (19.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Torfaen in 1983?
73.5% of the 59,478 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,718 votes).
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