1983 general election · East Midlands
Lindsey East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Lindsey East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,517. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,51714.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%51,014 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,597
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,151 | 53.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,634 | 38.5% | |
| Labour | 4,229 | 8.3% | |
| Valid votes | 51,014 | ||
| Majority | 7,517 | 14.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Lindsey East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,151 votes (53.2%).
What was the majority in Lindsey East in 1983?
7,517 votes (14.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Lindsey East in 1983?
72.3% of the 70,597 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,014 votes).
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