1983 general election · East of England
Harwich: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Harwich at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,502. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,50224.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.5%50,644 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,863
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,422 | 54.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,920 | 29.5% | |
| Labour | 8,302 | 16.4% | |
| Valid votes | 50,644 | ||
| Majority | 12,502 | 24.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Harwich at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,422 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in Harwich in 1983?
12,502 votes (24.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Harwich in 1983?
69.5% of the 72,863 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,644 votes).
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