1983 general election · London
Mitcham and Morden: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Mitcham and Morden at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,451. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,45113.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%46,462 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,255
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,827 | 42.7% | |
| Labour | 13,376 | 28.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,720 | 27.4% | |
| Others | 539 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 46,462 | ||
| Majority | 6,451 | 13.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Mitcham and Morden at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,827 votes (42.7%).
What was the majority in Mitcham and Morden in 1983?
6,451 votes (13.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Mitcham and Morden in 1983?
72.3% of the 64,255 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,462 votes).
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