1983 general election · East of England
Cambridgeshire South West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Cambridgeshire South West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,867. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,86724.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.9%57,878 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,244
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,521 | 56.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,654 | 32.2% | |
| Labour | 6,703 | 11.6% | |
| Valid votes | 57,878 | ||
| Majority | 13,867 | 24.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Cambridgeshire South West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,521 votes (56.2%).
What was the majority in Cambridgeshire South West in 1983?
13,867 votes (24.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cambridgeshire South West in 1983?
74.9% of the 77,244 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,878 votes).
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