1983 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton North East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Wolverhampton North East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 214. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2140.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.4%44,777 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,493
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,941 | 40.1% | |
| Conservative | 17,727 | 39.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,524 | 19.0% | |
| Others | 585 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 44,777 | ||
| Majority | 214 | 0.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton North East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,941 votes (40.1%).
What was the majority in Wolverhampton North East in 1983?
214 votes (0.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton North East in 1983?
69.4% of the 64,493 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,777 votes).
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