1983 general election · South West
Cornwall North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Cornwall North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,059. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,0599.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.4%53,693 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,640
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,146 | 52.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 23,087 | 43.0% | |
| Labour | 2,096 | 3.9% | |
| Others | 364 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 53,693 | ||
| Majority | 5,059 | 9.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Cornwall North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,146 votes (52.4%).
What was the majority in Cornwall North in 1983?
5,059 votes (9.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cornwall North in 1983?
79.4% of the 67,640 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,693 votes).
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