1983 general election · East of England
Huntingdon: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Huntingdon at the 1983 general election with a majority of 20,348. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 20,34837.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.7%54,921 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,666
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,254 | 62.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,906 | 25.3% | |
| Labour | 6,317 | 11.5% | |
| Others | 444 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 54,921 | ||
| Majority | 20,348 | 37.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Huntingdon at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,254 votes (62.4%).
What was the majority in Huntingdon in 1983?
20,348 votes (37.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Huntingdon in 1983?
70.7% of the 77,666 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,921 votes).
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