1983 general election · South West
Devizes: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Devizes at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,624. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,62425.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.9%62,366 valid votes
- Electorate
- 84,409
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,644 | 54.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,020 | 28.9% | |
| Labour | 10,468 | 16.8% | |
| Others | 234 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 62,366 | ||
| Majority | 15,624 | 25.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Devizes at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,644 votes (54.0%).
What was the majority in Devizes in 1983?
15,624 votes (25.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Devizes in 1983?
73.9% of the 84,409 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,366 votes).
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