1983 general election · South West
Cornwall South East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Cornwall South East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,354. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,35416.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%51,236 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,884
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,326 | 55.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,972 | 39.0% | |
| Labour | 2,507 | 4.9% | |
| Others | 431 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 51,236 | ||
| Majority | 8,354 | 16.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Cornwall South East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,326 votes (55.3%).
What was the majority in Cornwall South East in 1983?
8,354 votes (16.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Cornwall South East in 1983?
77.8% of the 65,884 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,236 votes).
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