1983 general election · North West
Westmorland and Lonsdale: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Westmorland and Lonsdale at the 1983 general election with a majority of 16,587. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,58734.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.4%48,566 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,998
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,775 | 61.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,188 | 27.2% | |
| Labour | 4,798 | 9.9% | |
| Others | 805 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 48,566 | ||
| Majority | 16,587 | 34.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Westmorland and Lonsdale at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,775 votes (61.3%).
What was the majority in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 1983?
16,587 votes (34.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 1983?
71.4% of the 67,998 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,566 votes).
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