1983 general election · East of England
Brentwood and Ongar: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Brentwood and Ongar at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,202. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,20228.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%50,505 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,968
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,484 | 58.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,282 | 30.3% | |
| Labour | 5,739 | 11.4% | |
| Valid votes | 50,505 | ||
| Majority | 14,202 | 28.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Brentwood and Ongar at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,484 votes (58.4%).
What was the majority in Brentwood and Ongar in 1983?
14,202 votes (28.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Brentwood and Ongar in 1983?
75.4% of the 66,968 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,505 votes).
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