1983 general election · East Midlands
Bosworth: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bosworth at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,294. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,29430.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%57,152 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,009
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,663 | 55.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,369 | 25.1% | |
| Labour | 11,120 | 19.5% | |
| Valid votes | 57,152 | ||
| Majority | 17,294 | 30.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bosworth at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,663 votes (55.4%).
What was the majority in Bosworth in 1983?
17,294 votes (30.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bosworth in 1983?
77.2% of the 74,009 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,152 votes).
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