1983 general election · East of England
Bedfordshire South West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bedfordshire South West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,731. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,73127.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%57,702 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,318
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,767 | 55.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,036 | 27.8% | |
| Labour | 9,899 | 17.2% | |
| Valid votes | 57,702 | ||
| Majority | 15,731 | 27.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bedfordshire South West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,767 votes (55.1%).
What was the majority in Bedfordshire South West in 1983?
15,731 votes (27.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bedfordshire South West in 1983?
74.6% of the 77,318 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,702 votes).
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