1983 general election · South West
Devon North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Devon North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,727. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,72717.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%50,967 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,393
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,066 | 55.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,339 | 37.9% | |
| Labour | 2,893 | 5.7% | |
| Others | 669 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 50,967 | ||
| Majority | 8,727 | 17.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Devon North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,066 votes (55.1%).
What was the majority in Devon North in 1983?
8,727 votes (17.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Devon North in 1983?
79.1% of the 64,393 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,967 votes).
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