1983 general election · East Midlands
Leicester East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Leicester East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 933. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9331.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%49,092 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,927
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,117 | 38.9% | |
| Labour | 18,184 | 37.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,362 | 21.1% | |
| Others | 1,429 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 49,092 | ||
| Majority | 933 | 1.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leicester East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,117 votes (38.9%).
What was the majority in Leicester East in 1983?
933 votes (1.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leicester East in 1983?
72.3% of the 67,927 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,092 votes).
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