1983 general election · East of England
Bedfordshire Mid: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bedfordshire Mid at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,381. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,38129.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%58,123 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,554
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,042 | 56.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,661 | 26.9% | |
| Labour | 9,420 | 16.2% | |
| Valid votes | 58,123 | ||
| Majority | 17,381 | 29.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bedfordshire Mid at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,042 votes (56.9%).
What was the majority in Bedfordshire Mid in 1983?
17,381 votes (29.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bedfordshire Mid in 1983?
75.9% of the 76,554 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,123 votes).
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