1983 general election · South East
Buckingham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Buckingham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,968. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,96828.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%48,408 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,701
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,552 | 56.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,584 | 28.1% | |
| Labour | 7,272 | 15.0% | |
| Valid votes | 48,408 | ||
| Majority | 13,968 | 28.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Buckingham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,552 votes (56.9%).
What was the majority in Buckingham in 1983?
13,968 votes (28.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Buckingham in 1983?
76.0% of the 63,701 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,408 votes).
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