1983 general election · South West
Honiton: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Honiton at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,769. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,76927.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.8%53,812 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,921
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,602 | 60.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,833 | 33.1% | |
| Labour | 3,377 | 6.3% | |
| Valid votes | 53,812 | ||
| Majority | 14,769 | 27.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Honiton at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,602 votes (60.6%).
What was the majority in Honiton in 1983?
14,769 votes (27.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Honiton in 1983?
73.8% of the 72,921 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,812 votes).
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