Monmouth: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Monmouth at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,343. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,34321.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%44,235 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,941
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,746 | 49.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,403 | 28.0% | |
| Labour | 9,593 | 21.7% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 493 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 44,235 | ||
| Majority | 9,343 | 21.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Monmouth at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,746 votes (49.2%).
What was the majority in Monmouth in 1983?
9,343 votes (21.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Monmouth in 1983?
77.7% of the 56,941 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,235 votes).
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