1983 general election · East Midlands
Derbyshire South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Derbyshire South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,613. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,61314.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.5%59,164 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,346
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,909 | 43.8% | |
| Labour | 17,296 | 29.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,959 | 27.0% | |
| Valid votes | 59,164 | ||
| Majority | 8,613 | 14.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Derbyshire South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,909 votes (43.8%).
What was the majority in Derbyshire South in 1983?
8,613 votes (14.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Derbyshire South in 1983?
77.5% of the 76,346 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,164 votes).
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