1983 general election · South West
Bristol North West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bristol North West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,327. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,32711.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%56,135 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,969
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,617 | 43.9% | |
| Labour | 18,290 | 32.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,228 | 23.6% | |
| Valid votes | 56,135 | ||
| Majority | 6,327 | 11.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol North West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,617 votes (43.9%).
What was the majority in Bristol North West in 1983?
6,327 votes (11.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bristol North West in 1983?
75.9% of the 73,969 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,135 votes).
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