1983 general election · South East
Dover: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Dover at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,220. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,22017.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%52,693 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,792
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,454 | 48.3% | |
| Labour | 16,234 | 30.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,601 | 20.1% | |
| Others | 404 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 52,693 | ||
| Majority | 9,220 | 17.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Dover at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,454 votes (48.3%).
What was the majority in Dover in 1983?
9,220 votes (17.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Dover in 1983?
76.6% of the 68,792 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,693 votes).
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