1983 general election · East of England
Colchester North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Colchester North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,048. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,04826.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%56,485 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,228
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,921 | 53.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,873 | 26.3% | |
| Labour | 10,397 | 18.4% | |
| Others | 1,294 | 2.3% | |
| Valid votes | 56,485 | ||
| Majority | 15,048 | 26.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Colchester North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,921 votes (53.0%).
What was the majority in Colchester North in 1983?
15,048 votes (26.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Colchester North in 1983?
72.2% of the 78,228 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,485 votes).
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