1983 general election · South West
Dorset North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,380. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,38022.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%51,740 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,442
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,058 | 58.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,678 | 36.1% | |
| Labour | 2,710 | 5.2% | |
| Others | 294 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 51,740 | ||
| Majority | 11,380 | 22.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the October 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,058 votes (58.1%).
What was the majority in Dorset North in 1983?
11,380 votes (22.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Dorset North in 1983?
75.6% of the 68,442 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,740 votes).
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