1983 general election · South East
Hastings and Rye: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Hastings and Rye at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,980. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,98022.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.2%48,079 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,475
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,626 | 53.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,646 | 30.5% | |
| Labour | 7,304 | 15.2% | |
| Others | 503 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 48,079 | ||
| Majority | 10,980 | 22.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hastings and Rye at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,626 votes (53.3%).
What was the majority in Hastings and Rye in 1983?
10,980 votes (22.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hastings and Rye in 1983?
68.2% of the 70,475 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,079 votes).
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