South East · Former constituency (1983–1992)
Thanet South
Every general election in Thanet South since 1983 (until 1992). Latest: Conservative, majority 11,513.
1992 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,253 | 51.7% | |
| Labour | 13,740 | 28.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,948 | 18.3% | |
| Others | 871 | 1.8% | |
| Valid votes | 48,812 | ||
| Majority | 11,513 | 23.6% | |
Con hold Turnout 78.2% of 62,441 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Con | Lab | 11,513 | 23.6 | 78.2% | Con hold |
| 1987 | Con | Alliance | 13,683 | 29.6 | 73.7% | Con hold |
| 1983 | Con | Alliance | 14,051 | 32.4 | 69.2% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Thanet South?
The Conservatives won Thanet South at the 1992 general election with a majority of 11,513.
Which parties have won Thanet South?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1983: Conservative 3.
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