1983 general election · West Midlands
West Bromwich East: 1983 general election result
Labour won West Bromwich East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 298. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2980.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%41,690 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,265
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,894 | 38.1% | |
| Conservative | 15,596 | 37.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,200 | 24.5% | |
| Valid votes | 41,690 | ||
| Majority | 298 | 0.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Bromwich East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,894 votes (38.1%).
What was the majority in West Bromwich East in 1983?
298 votes (0.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Bromwich East in 1983?
69.2% of the 60,265 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,690 votes).
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