1983 general election · East of England
Hertsmere: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertsmere at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,870. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,87027.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.8%53,817 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,896
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,628 | 53.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,758 | 25.6% | |
| Labour | 10,315 | 19.2% | |
| Others | 1,116 | 2.1% | |
| Valid votes | 53,817 | ||
| Majority | 14,870 | 27.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Hertsmere at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,628 votes (53.2%).
What was the majority in Hertsmere in 1983?
14,870 votes (27.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Hertsmere in 1983?
72.8% of the 73,896 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,817 votes).
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