1983 general election · North West
Wigan: 1983 general election result
Labour won Wigan at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,305. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,30531.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%54,733 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,100
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,859 | 54.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,554 | 22.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,320 | 22.5% | |
| Valid votes | 54,733 | ||
| Majority | 17,305 | 31.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wigan at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,859 votes (54.6%).
What was the majority in Wigan in 1983?
17,305 votes (31.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wigan in 1983?
74.9% of the 73,100 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,733 votes).
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