1983 general election · South West
Bristol East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bristol East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 1,789. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7893.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.1%48,957 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,018
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,844 | 40.5% | |
| Labour | 18,055 | 36.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,404 | 21.3% | |
| Others | 654 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 48,957 | ||
| Majority | 1,789 | 3.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1945 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,844 votes (40.5%).
What was the majority in Bristol East in 1983?
1,789 votes (3.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bristol East in 1983?
73.1% of the 67,018 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,957 votes).
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