1983 general election · South East
Bexhill and Battle: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bexhill and Battle at the 1983 general election with a majority of 19,746. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 19,74643.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%45,037 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,387
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,329 | 67.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,583 | 23.5% | |
| Labour | 3,587 | 8.0% | |
| Others | 538 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 45,037 | ||
| Majority | 19,746 | 43.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Bexhill and Battle at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,329 votes (67.3%).
What was the majority in Bexhill and Battle in 1983?
19,746 votes (43.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bexhill and Battle in 1983?
72.2% of the 62,387 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,037 votes).
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