1983 general election · London
Chelsea: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Chelsea at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,021. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,02139.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 55.9%30,238 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,080
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,122 | 63.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 7,101 | 23.5% | |
| Labour | 3,876 | 12.8% | |
| Others | 139 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 30,238 | ||
| Majority | 12,021 | 39.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chelsea at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,122 votes (63.2%).
What was the majority in Chelsea in 1983?
12,021 votes (39.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Chelsea in 1983?
55.9% of the 54,080 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,238 votes).
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