1983 general election · East Midlands
Gainsborough and Horncastle: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Gainsborough and Horncastle at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,067. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,06710.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.0%50,348 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,015
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,625 | 50.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,558 | 40.8% | |
| Labour | 3,886 | 7.7% | |
| Others | 279 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 50,348 | ||
| Majority | 5,067 | 10.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Gainsborough and Horncastle at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,625 votes (50.9%).
What was the majority in Gainsborough and Horncastle in 1983?
5,067 votes (10.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Gainsborough and Horncastle in 1983?
74.0% of the 68,015 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,348 votes).
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