1983 general election · East of England
Harlow: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Harlow at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,674. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,6746.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%53,321 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,757
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,924 | 41.1% | |
| Labour | 18,250 | 34.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,891 | 24.2% | |
| Others | 256 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 53,321 | ||
| Majority | 3,674 | 6.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Harlow at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,924 votes (41.1%).
What was the majority in Harlow in 1983?
3,674 votes (6.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Harlow in 1983?
75.4% of the 70,757 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,321 votes).
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