1983 general election · London
Kensington: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Kensington at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,101. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,10116.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.0%31,055 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,123
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,274 | 46.0% | |
| Labour | 9,173 | 29.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 6,873 | 22.1% | |
| Others | 735 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 31,055 | ||
| Majority | 5,101 | 16.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Kensington at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,274 votes (46.0%).
What was the majority in Kensington in 1983?
5,101 votes (16.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Kensington in 1983?
62.0% of the 50,123 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,055 votes).
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