1983 general election · South West
Dorset South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,098. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,09830.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%50,146 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,730
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,631 | 57.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,533 | 27.0% | |
| Labour | 7,831 | 15.6% | |
| Others | 151 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 50,146 | ||
| Majority | 15,098 | 30.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,631 votes (57.1%).
What was the majority in Dorset South in 1983?
15,098 votes (30.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Dorset South in 1983?
71.9% of the 69,730 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,146 votes).
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