1983 general election · West Midlands
Wrekin The: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wrekin The at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,331. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,3312.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%58,297 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,446
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,710 | 39.0% | |
| Labour | 21,379 | 36.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,208 | 24.4% | |
| Valid votes | 58,297 | ||
| Majority | 1,331 | 2.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wrekin The at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,710 votes (39.0%).
What was the majority in Wrekin The in 1983?
1,331 votes (2.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wrekin The in 1983?
74.3% of the 78,446 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,297 votes).
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