1983 general election · East of England
Hertfordshire South West: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertfordshire South West at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,194. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,19421.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.8%56,365 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,326
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,217 | 53.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,023 | 32.0% | |
| Labour | 7,818 | 13.9% | |
| Others | 307 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 56,365 | ||
| Majority | 12,194 | 21.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hertfordshire South West at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,217 votes (53.6%).
What was the majority in Hertfordshire South West in 1983?
12,194 votes (21.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hertfordshire South West in 1983?
74.8% of the 75,326 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,365 votes).
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