1983 general election · South East
New Forest: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won New Forest at the 1983 general election with a majority of 20,925. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 20,92540.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%51,464 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,807
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,157 | 66.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,232 | 25.7% | |
| Labour | 4,075 | 7.9% | |
| Valid votes | 51,464 | ||
| Majority | 20,925 | 40.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won New Forest at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,157 votes (66.4%).
What was the majority in New Forest in 1983?
20,925 votes (40.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in New Forest in 1983?
72.7% of the 70,807 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,464 votes).
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