1983 general election · South West
Bournemouth West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bournemouth West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,331. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,33126.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.4%50,024 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,161
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,466 | 56.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,135 | 30.3% | |
| Labour | 6,243 | 12.5% | |
| Others | 180 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 50,024 | ||
| Majority | 13,331 | 26.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bournemouth West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,466 votes (56.9%).
What was the majority in Bournemouth West in 1983?
13,331 votes (26.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bournemouth West in 1983?
68.4% of the 73,161 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,024 votes).
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