1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Wentworth: 1983 general election result
Labour won Wentworth at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,935. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,93536.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.7%43,223 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,914
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,538 | 59.1% | |
| Conservative | 9,603 | 22.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,082 | 18.7% | |
| Valid votes | 43,223 | ||
| Majority | 15,935 | 36.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wentworth at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,538 votes (59.1%).
What was the majority in Wentworth in 1983?
15,935 votes (36.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wentworth in 1983?
68.7% of the 62,914 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,223 votes).
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