1983 general election · East Midlands
Harborough: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Harborough at the 1983 general election with a majority of 18,485. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,48533.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%54,796 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,220
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,957 | 60.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,472 | 26.4% | |
| Labour | 6,285 | 11.5% | |
| Others | 1,082 | 2.0% | |
| Valid votes | 54,796 | ||
| Majority | 18,485 | 33.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Harborough at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,957 votes (60.1%).
What was the majority in Harborough in 1983?
18,485 votes (33.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Harborough in 1983?
74.8% of the 73,220 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,796 votes).
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