1983 general election · South East
Oxford West and Abingdon: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Oxford West and Abingdon at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,151. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,15114.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.0%49,863 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,273
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,778 | 47.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,627 | 33.4% | |
| Labour | 8,440 | 16.9% | |
| Others | 1,018 | 2.0% | |
| Valid votes | 49,863 | ||
| Majority | 7,151 | 14.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Oxford West and Abingdon at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,778 votes (47.7%).
What was the majority in Oxford West and Abingdon in 1983?
7,151 votes (14.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Oxford West and Abingdon in 1983?
73.0% of the 68,273 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,863 votes).
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