1983 general election · East of England
Braintree: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Braintree at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,441. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,44124.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%56,034 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,471
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,462 | 52.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,021 | 28.6% | |
| Labour | 10,551 | 18.8% | |
| Valid votes | 56,034 | ||
| Majority | 13,441 | 24.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Braintree at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,462 votes (52.6%).
What was the majority in Braintree in 1983?
13,441 votes (24.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Braintree in 1983?
75.2% of the 74,471 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,034 votes).
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