1983 general election · Scotland
Tweeddale Ettrick and Lauderdale: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Tweeddale Ettrick and Lauderdale at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,539. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 8,53929.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%28,852 valid votes
- Electorate
- 37,518
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 16,868 | 58.5% | |
| Conservative | 8,329 | 28.9% | |
| Labour | 2,200 | 7.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 1,455 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 28,852 | ||
| Majority | 8,539 | 29.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Tweeddale Ettrick and Lauderdale at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 16,868 votes (58.5%).
What was the majority in Tweeddale Ettrick and Lauderdale in 1983?
8,539 votes (29.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Tweeddale Ettrick and Lauderdale in 1983?
76.9% of the 37,518 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,852 votes).
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