1983 general election · West Midlands
West Bromwich West: 1983 general election result
Labour won West Bromwich West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,639. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,63917.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.0%37,247 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,124
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,896 | 50.7% | |
| Conservative | 12,257 | 32.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,094 | 16.4% | |
| Valid votes | 37,247 | ||
| Majority | 6,639 | 17.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Bromwich West at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,896 votes (50.7%).
What was the majority in West Bromwich West in 1983?
6,639 votes (17.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Bromwich West in 1983?
63.0% of the 59,124 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,247 votes).
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