1983 general election · South East
Gosport: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Gosport at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,451. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,45131.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.7%46,467 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,730
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,179 | 60.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,728 | 29.5% | |
| Labour | 4,319 | 9.3% | |
| Others | 241 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 46,467 | ||
| Majority | 14,451 | 31.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gosport at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,179 votes (60.6%).
What was the majority in Gosport in 1983?
14,451 votes (31.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Gosport in 1983?
70.7% of the 65,730 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,467 votes).
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