1983 general election · South East
Basingstoke: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Basingstoke at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,450. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,45022.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%55,302 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,102
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,381 | 51.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,931 | 28.8% | |
| Labour | 10,646 | 19.3% | |
| Others | 344 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 55,302 | ||
| Majority | 12,450 | 22.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Basingstoke at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,381 votes (51.3%).
What was the majority in Basingstoke in 1983?
12,450 votes (22.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Basingstoke in 1983?
75.7% of the 73,102 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,302 votes).
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