1983 general election · South East
Faversham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Faversham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,597. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,59726.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%56,231 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,510
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,849 | 53.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,252 | 27.1% | |
| Labour | 11,130 | 19.8% | |
| Valid votes | 56,231 | ||
| Majority | 14,597 | 26.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Faversham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,849 votes (53.1%).
What was the majority in Faversham in 1983?
14,597 votes (26.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Faversham in 1983?
72.5% of the 77,510 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,231 votes).
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