1983 general election · South East
Gravesham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Gravesham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,463. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,46315.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%54,822 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,240
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,968 | 47.4% | |
| Labour | 17,505 | 31.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,826 | 19.8% | |
| Others | 523 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 54,822 | ||
| Majority | 8,463 | 15.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Gravesham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,968 votes (47.4%).
What was the majority in Gravesham in 1983?
8,463 votes (15.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Gravesham in 1983?
75.9% of the 72,240 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,822 votes).
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