1983 general election · South West
Devon West and Torridge: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Devon West and Torridge at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,351. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,35123.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.2%53,721 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,439
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,156 | 58.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,805 | 35.0% | |
| Labour | 3,531 | 6.6% | |
| Others | 229 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 53,721 | ||
| Majority | 12,351 | 23.0% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Devon West and Torridge at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,156 votes (58.0%).
What was the majority in Devon West and Torridge in 1983?
12,351 votes (23.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Devon West and Torridge in 1983?
75.2% of the 71,439 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,721 votes).
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