1983 general election · South East
Medway: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Medway at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,656. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,65618.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%46,016 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,202
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,507 | 48.9% | |
| Labour | 13,851 | 30.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 9,658 | 21.0% | |
| Valid votes | 46,016 | ||
| Majority | 8,656 | 18.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Medway at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,507 votes (48.9%).
What was the majority in Medway in 1983?
8,656 votes (18.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Medway in 1983?
71.7% of the 64,202 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,016 votes).
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