1983 general election · South East
Isle of Wight: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Isle of Wight at the 1983 general election with a majority of 3,503. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 3,5034.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%75,347 valid votes
- Electorate
- 95,357
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 38,407 | 51.0% | |
| Conservative | 34,904 | 46.3% | |
| Labour | 1,828 | 2.4% | |
| Others | 208 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 75,347 | ||
| Majority | 3,503 | 4.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Isle of Wight at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 38,407 votes (51.0%).
What was the majority in Isle of Wight in 1983?
3,503 votes (4.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Isle of Wight in 1983?
79.0% of the 95,357 registered electors cast a valid vote (75,347 votes).
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