1983 general election · East of England
Hertford and Stortford: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertford and Stortford at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,929. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,92924.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%51,877 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,600
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,039 | 56.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,110 | 31.1% | |
| Labour | 6,203 | 12.0% | |
| Others | 525 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 51,877 | ||
| Majority | 12,929 | 24.9% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hertford and Stortford at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,039 votes (56.0%).
What was the majority in Hertford and Stortford in 1983?
12,929 votes (24.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hertford and Stortford in 1983?
74.5% of the 69,600 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,877 votes).
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