1983 general election · North East
Wansbeck: 1983 general election result
Labour won Wansbeck at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,831. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,83117.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.1%46,196 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,045
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,732 | 47.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,901 | 30.1% | |
| Conservative | 10,563 | 22.9% | |
| Valid votes | 46,196 | ||
| Majority | 7,831 | 17.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wansbeck at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,732 votes (47.0%).
What was the majority in Wansbeck in 1983?
7,831 votes (17.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wansbeck in 1983?
72.1% of the 64,045 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,196 votes).
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