1983 general election · West Midlands
Wolverhampton South West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wolverhampton South West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,520. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,52023.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%49,833 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,576
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,214 | 50.6% | |
| Labour | 13,694 | 27.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,724 | 21.5% | |
| Others | 201 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,833 | ||
| Majority | 11,520 | 23.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wolverhampton South West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,214 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Wolverhampton South West in 1983?
11,520 votes (23.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wolverhampton South West in 1983?
71.6% of the 69,576 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,833 votes).
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