1983 general election · East Midlands
Lincoln: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Lincoln at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,286. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,28618.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%54,356 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,879
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,244 | 46.4% | |
| Labour | 14,958 | 27.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,631 | 25.1% | |
| Others | 523 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 54,356 | ||
| Majority | 10,286 | 18.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lincoln at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,244 votes (46.4%).
What was the majority in Lincoln in 1983?
10,286 votes (18.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Lincoln in 1983?
73.6% of the 73,879 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,356 votes).
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