1983 general election · East Midlands
Blaby: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Blaby at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,116. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,11630.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%55,668 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,961
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,689 | 58.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,573 | 28.0% | |
| Labour | 6,838 | 12.3% | |
| Others | 568 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 55,668 | ||
| Majority | 17,116 | 30.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blaby at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,689 votes (58.7%).
What was the majority in Blaby in 1983?
17,116 votes (30.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Blaby in 1983?
76.3% of the 72,961 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,668 votes).
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