1983 general election · South East
Folkestone and Hythe: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,670. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,67024.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.8%47,870 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,602
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,261 | 57.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,591 | 32.6% | |
| Labour | 4,700 | 9.8% | |
| Others | 318 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 47,870 | ||
| Majority | 11,670 | 24.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Folkestone and Hythe at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,261 votes (57.0%).
What was the majority in Folkestone and Hythe in 1983?
11,670 votes (24.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Folkestone and Hythe in 1983?
69.8% of the 68,602 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,870 votes).
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