1983 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton South East: 1983 general election result
Labour won Wolverhampton South East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,012. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,01212.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.3%38,980 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,039
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,440 | 44.7% | |
| Conservative | 12,428 | 31.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,112 | 23.4% | |
| Valid votes | 38,980 | ||
| Majority | 5,012 | 12.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton South East at the 1983 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,440 votes (44.7%).
What was the majority in Wolverhampton South East in 1983?
5,012 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton South East in 1983?
68.3% of the 57,039 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,980 votes).
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