1983 general election · East of England
Epping Forest: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Epping Forest at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,378. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,37831.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%48,439 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,417
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,373 | 56.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,995 | 24.8% | |
| Labour | 8,289 | 17.1% | |
| Others | 782 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,439 | ||
| Majority | 15,378 | 31.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Epping Forest at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,373 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in Epping Forest in 1983?
15,378 votes (31.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Epping Forest in 1983?
71.8% of the 67,417 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,439 votes).
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