1983 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bridlington: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridlington at the 1983 general election with a majority of 16,609. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,60930.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.7%54,132 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,645
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,284 | 57.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,675 | 27.1% | |
| Labour | 7,370 | 13.6% | |
| Others | 803 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 54,132 | ||
| Majority | 16,609 | 30.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bridlington at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,284 votes (57.8%).
What was the majority in Bridlington in 1983?
16,609 votes (30.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bridlington in 1983?
69.7% of the 77,645 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,132 votes).
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