1983 general election · South East
Ashford: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Ashford at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,911. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,91129.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%47,936 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,351
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,230 | 56.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,319 | 27.8% | |
| Labour | 6,167 | 12.9% | |
| Others | 1,220 | 2.6% | |
| Valid votes | 47,936 | ||
| Majority | 13,911 | 29.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ashford at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,230 votes (56.8%).
What was the majority in Ashford in 1983?
13,911 votes (29.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Ashford in 1983?
72.2% of the 66,351 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,936 votes).
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