1983 general election · East Midlands
Newark: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Newark at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,283. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,28329.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.4%48,924 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,870
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,334 | 53.8% | |
| Labour | 12,051 | 24.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,076 | 20.6% | |
| Others | 463 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 48,924 | ||
| Majority | 14,283 | 29.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Newark at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,334 votes (53.8%).
What was the majority in Newark in 1983?
14,283 votes (29.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Newark in 1983?
75.4% of the 64,870 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,924 votes).
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