1983 general election · West Midlands
Wyre Forest: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wyre Forest at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,177. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,17715.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%51,291 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,127
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,809 | 48.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,632 | 32.4% | |
| Labour | 9,850 | 19.2% | |
| Valid votes | 51,291 | ||
| Majority | 8,177 | 15.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wyre Forest at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,809 votes (48.4%).
What was the majority in Wyre Forest in 1983?
8,177 votes (15.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wyre Forest in 1983?
74.2% of the 69,127 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,291 votes).
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