1983 general election · East of England
Colchester South and Maldon: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Colchester South and Maldon at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,165. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,16520.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%58,359 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,553
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,296 | 53.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,131 | 32.8% | |
| Labour | 7,932 | 13.6% | |
| Valid votes | 58,359 | ||
| Majority | 12,165 | 20.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Colchester South and Maldon at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,296 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Colchester South and Maldon in 1983?
12,165 votes (20.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Colchester South and Maldon in 1983?
72.4% of the 80,553 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,359 votes).
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