1983 general election · South West
Cheltenham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Cheltenham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,518. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,5189.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%57,725 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,136
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,187 | 50.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 23,669 | 41.0% | |
| Labour | 4,390 | 7.6% | |
| Others | 479 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 57,725 | ||
| Majority | 5,518 | 9.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cheltenham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,187 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Cheltenham in 1983?
5,518 votes (9.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cheltenham in 1983?
74.8% of the 77,136 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,725 votes).
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