1983 general election · South East
Eastbourne: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Eastbourne at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,486. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,48625.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%53,306 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,582
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,501 | 59.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,015 | 33.8% | |
| Labour | 3,790 | 7.1% | |
| Valid votes | 53,306 | ||
| Majority | 13,486 | 25.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Eastbourne at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,501 votes (59.1%).
What was the majority in Eastbourne in 1983?
13,486 votes (25.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Eastbourne in 1983?
72.4% of the 73,582 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,306 votes).
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