1983 general election · East Midlands
Gedling: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Gedling at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,664. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,66429.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%50,266 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,516
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,207 | 54.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,543 | 25.0% | |
| Labour | 10,330 | 20.6% | |
| Others | 186 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 50,266 | ||
| Majority | 14,664 | 29.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Gedling at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,207 votes (54.1%).
What was the majority in Gedling in 1983?
14,664 votes (29.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Gedling in 1983?
74.5% of the 67,516 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,266 votes).
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