1983 general election · East Midlands
Grantham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Grantham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 18,911. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,91134.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%55,150 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,014
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,692 | 57.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,781 | 23.2% | |
| Labour | 10,677 | 19.4% | |
| Valid votes | 55,150 | ||
| Majority | 18,911 | 34.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Grantham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,692 votes (57.5%).
What was the majority in Grantham in 1983?
18,911 votes (34.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Grantham in 1983?
72.6% of the 76,014 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,150 votes).
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