1983 general election · South East
Dartford: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Dartford at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,569. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,56924.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%54,689 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,571
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,199 | 51.6% | |
| Labour | 14,630 | 26.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,204 | 20.5% | |
| Others | 656 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 54,689 | ||
| Majority | 13,569 | 24.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dartford at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,199 votes (51.6%).
What was the majority in Dartford in 1983?
13,569 votes (24.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dartford in 1983?
75.4% of the 72,571 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,689 votes).
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