1983 general election · East Midlands
Derbyshire West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Derbyshire West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,325. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,32528.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.4%53,125 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,528
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,695 | 55.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,370 | 27.1% | |
| Labour | 9,060 | 17.1% | |
| Valid votes | 53,125 | ||
| Majority | 15,325 | 28.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Derbyshire West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,695 votes (55.9%).
What was the majority in Derbyshire West in 1983?
15,325 votes (28.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Derbyshire West in 1983?
76.4% of the 69,528 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,125 votes).
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