1983 general election · East of England
Chelmsford: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Chelmsford at the 1983 general election with a majority of 378. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3780.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%62,605 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,978
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,824 | 47.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 29,446 | 47.0% | |
| Labour | 3,208 | 5.1% | |
| Others | 127 | 0.2% | |
| Valid votes | 62,605 | ||
| Majority | 378 | 0.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chelmsford at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,824 votes (47.6%).
What was the majority in Chelmsford in 1983?
378 votes (0.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Chelmsford in 1983?
78.3% of the 79,978 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,605 votes).
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