1983 general election · South West
Plymouth Devonport: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Plymouth Devonport at the 1983 general election with a majority of 4,936. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 4,93610.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.0%46,980 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,657
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 20,843 | 44.4% | |
| Conservative | 15,907 | 33.9% | |
| Labour | 9,845 | 21.0% | |
| Others | 385 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 46,980 | ||
| Majority | 4,936 | 10.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Devonport at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 20,843 votes (44.4%).
What was the majority in Plymouth Devonport in 1983?
4,936 votes (10.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Devonport in 1983?
75.0% of the 62,657 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,980 votes).
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