1983 general election · South East
Kent Mid: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Kent Mid at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,543. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,54326.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.6%47,509 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,317
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,400 | 53.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,857 | 27.1% | |
| Labour | 8,928 | 18.8% | |
| Others | 324 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 47,509 | ||
| Majority | 12,543 | 26.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Kent Mid at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,400 votes (53.5%).
What was the majority in Kent Mid in 1983?
12,543 votes (26.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Kent Mid in 1983?
70.6% of the 67,317 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,509 votes).
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