1983 general election · South East
Aldershot: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Aldershot at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,218. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,21821.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%56,428 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,660
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,288 | 55.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,070 | 33.8% | |
| Labour | 6,070 | 10.8% | |
| Valid votes | 56,428 | ||
| Majority | 12,218 | 21.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Aldershot at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,288 votes (55.5%).
What was the majority in Aldershot in 1983?
12,218 votes (21.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Aldershot in 1983?
71.7% of the 78,660 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,428 votes).
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