1983 general election · London
Eltham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Eltham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,592. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,59218.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%40,774 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,817
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,530 | 47.9% | |
| Labour | 11,938 | 29.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,030 | 22.2% | |
| Others | 276 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 40,774 | ||
| Majority | 7,592 | 18.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Eltham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,530 votes (47.9%).
What was the majority in Eltham in 1983?
7,592 votes (18.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Eltham in 1983?
73.0% of the 55,817 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,774 votes).
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