| Year: | 1983 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1983 General Election |
| Constituency: | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Turnout: | 71.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Sheldon, Robert | Labour | 20987 |
| Spring, Richard | Conservative | 13290 |
| Adler, John | Social Democratic | 7521 |
| Hallsworth, Dave | Independent | 407 |