1983 general election · South East
Brighton Kemptown: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Brighton Kemptown at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,378. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,37821.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.7%43,540 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,566
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,265 | 51.1% | |
| Labour | 12,887 | 29.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 8,098 | 18.6% | |
| Others | 290 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 43,540 | ||
| Majority | 9,378 | 21.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Brighton Kemptown at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,265 votes (51.1%).
What was the majority in Brighton Kemptown in 1983?
9,378 votes (21.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Brighton Kemptown in 1983?
70.7% of the 61,566 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,540 votes).
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