1983 general election · South West
Falmouth and Camborne: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Falmouth and Camborne at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,025. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,02522.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%49,231 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,424
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,614 | 50.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,589 | 27.6% | |
| Labour | 10,446 | 21.2% | |
| Others | 582 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 49,231 | ||
| Majority | 11,025 | 22.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Falmouth and Camborne at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,614 votes (50.0%).
What was the majority in Falmouth and Camborne in 1983?
11,025 votes (22.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Falmouth and Camborne in 1983?
74.1% of the 66,424 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,231 votes).
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