1983 general election · South East
Hampshire East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Hampshire East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 18,327. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,32731.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.1%58,856 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,491
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 36,968 | 62.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,641 | 31.7% | |
| Labour | 3,247 | 5.5% | |
| Valid votes | 58,856 | ||
| Majority | 18,327 | 31.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hampshire East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 36,968 votes (62.8%).
What was the majority in Hampshire East in 1983?
18,327 votes (31.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hampshire East in 1983?
73.1% of the 80,491 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,856 votes).
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