1983 general election · South West
Dorset West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Dorset West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,952. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,95230.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.3%45,276 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,737
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,030 | 59.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,078 | 28.9% | |
| Labour | 5,168 | 11.4% | |
| Valid votes | 45,276 | ||
| Majority | 13,952 | 30.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dorset West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,030 votes (59.7%).
What was the majority in Dorset West in 1983?
13,952 votes (30.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Dorset West in 1983?
73.3% of the 61,737 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,276 votes).
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