1983 general election · South East
Canterbury: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Canterbury at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,742. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,74230.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.1%51,410 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,402
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,029 | 56.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,287 | 25.9% | |
| Labour | 7,906 | 15.4% | |
| Others | 1,188 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 51,410 | ||
| Majority | 15,742 | 30.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Canterbury at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,029 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in Canterbury in 1983?
15,742 votes (30.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Canterbury in 1983?
69.1% of the 74,402 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,410 votes).
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