1983 general election · South East
Gillingham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Gillingham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,843. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,84321.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%51,003 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,153
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,381 | 51.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,538 | 30.5% | |
| Labour | 9,084 | 17.8% | |
| Valid votes | 51,003 | ||
| Majority | 10,843 | 21.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gillingham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,381 votes (51.7%).
What was the majority in Gillingham in 1983?
10,843 votes (21.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Gillingham in 1983?
72.7% of the 70,153 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,003 votes).
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