Vale of Glamorgan: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Vale of Glamorgan at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,393. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,39322.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.3%46,671 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,698
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,421 | 48.0% | |
| Labour | 12,028 | 25.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,154 | 23.9% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,068 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 46,671 | ||
| Majority | 10,393 | 22.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Vale of Glamorgan at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,421 votes (48.0%).
What was the majority in Vale of Glamorgan in 1983?
10,393 votes (22.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Vale of Glamorgan in 1983?
73.3% of the 63,698 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,671 votes).
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