1983 general election · East of England
Bedfordshire North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bedfordshire North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,849. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,84925.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%53,756 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,527
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,969 | 52.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,120 | 26.3% | |
| Labour | 11,323 | 21.1% | |
| Others | 344 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 53,756 | ||
| Majority | 13,849 | 25.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bedfordshire North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,969 votes (52.0%).
What was the majority in Bedfordshire North in 1983?
13,849 votes (25.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bedfordshire North in 1983?
74.1% of the 72,527 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,756 votes).
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