1983 general election · South East
Chesham and Amersham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Chesham and Amersham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,869. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,86929.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%53,131 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,070
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,425 | 61.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,556 | 31.2% | |
| Labour | 4,150 | 7.8% | |
| Valid votes | 53,131 | ||
| Majority | 15,869 | 29.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chesham and Amersham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,425 votes (61.0%).
What was the majority in Chesham and Amersham in 1983?
15,869 votes (29.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Chesham and Amersham in 1983?
74.8% of the 71,070 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,131 votes).
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