1983 general election · South West
Christchurch: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Christchurch at the 1983 general election with a majority of 19,738. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 19,73841.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.5%47,296 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,149
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,722 | 67.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,984 | 25.3% | |
| Labour | 3,590 | 7.6% | |
| Valid votes | 47,296 | ||
| Majority | 19,738 | 41.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Christchurch at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,722 votes (67.1%).
What was the majority in Christchurch in 1983?
19,738 votes (41.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Christchurch in 1983?
71.5% of the 66,149 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,296 votes).
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