1983 general election · South West
Bristol West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Bristol West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,178. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,17819.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.1%51,730 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,802
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,400 | 49.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,222 | 29.4% | |
| Labour | 10,094 | 19.5% | |
| Others | 1,014 | 2.0% | |
| Valid votes | 51,730 | ||
| Majority | 10,178 | 19.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,400 votes (49.1%).
What was the majority in Bristol West in 1983?
10,178 votes (19.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Bristol West in 1983?
70.1% of the 73,802 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,730 votes).
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