1983 general election · East of England
Cambridge: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Cambridge at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,968. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,96811.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%50,420 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,616
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,931 | 41.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,963 | 29.7% | |
| Labour | 14,240 | 28.2% | |
| Others | 286 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 50,420 | ||
| Majority | 5,968 | 11.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cambridge at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,931 votes (41.5%).
What was the majority in Cambridge in 1983?
5,968 votes (11.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cambridge in 1983?
74.6% of the 67,616 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,420 votes).
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