1983 general election · West Midlands
Walsall South: 1983 general election result
Labour won Walsall South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 702. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7021.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%49,986 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,097
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,735 | 43.5% | |
| Conservative | 21,033 | 42.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,586 | 13.2% | |
| Others | 632 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,986 | ||
| Majority | 702 | 1.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Walsall South at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,735 votes (43.5%).
What was the majority in Walsall South in 1983?
702 votes (1.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Walsall South in 1983?
73.4% of the 68,097 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,986 votes).
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