1983 general election · South West
Gloucester: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Gloucester at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,537. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,53722.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%56,171 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,288
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,235 | 48.5% | |
| Labour | 14,698 | 26.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,499 | 24.0% | |
| Others | 739 | 1.3% | |
| Valid votes | 56,171 | ||
| Majority | 12,537 | 22.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gloucester at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,235 votes (48.5%).
What was the majority in Gloucester in 1983?
12,537 votes (22.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gloucester in 1983?
74.6% of the 75,288 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,171 votes).
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