1983 general election · South West
Bath: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bath at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,304. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,30411.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%47,870 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,085
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,544 | 47.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,240 | 36.0% | |
| Labour | 7,259 | 15.2% | |
| Others | 827 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 47,870 | ||
| Majority | 5,304 | 11.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bath at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,544 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in Bath in 1983?
5,304 votes (11.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bath in 1983?
73.5% of the 65,085 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,870 votes).
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