1983 general election · South East
Lewes: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Lewes at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,904. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,90427.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%50,083 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,142
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,261 | 58.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,357 | 30.7% | |
| Labour | 4,244 | 8.5% | |
| Others | 1,221 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 50,083 | ||
| Majority | 13,904 | 27.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewes at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,261 votes (58.4%).
What was the majority in Lewes in 1983?
13,904 votes (27.8% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Lewes in 1983?
73.5% of the 68,142 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,083 votes).
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