1983 general election · East of England
Norfolk South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Norfolk South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,135. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,13521.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%56,767 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,525
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,747 | 54.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,612 | 32.8% | |
| Labour | 7,408 | 13.1% | |
| Valid votes | 56,767 | ||
| Majority | 12,135 | 21.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Norfolk South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,747 votes (54.2%).
What was the majority in Norfolk South in 1983?
12,135 votes (21.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Norfolk South in 1983?
76.2% of the 74,525 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,767 votes).
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