1983 general election · South West
Plymouth Drake: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Plymouth Drake at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,585. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,58522.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.6%38,935 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,932
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,718 | 50.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,133 | 28.6% | |
| Labour | 7,921 | 20.3% | |
| Others | 163 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 38,935 | ||
| Majority | 8,585 | 22.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Drake at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,718 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Plymouth Drake in 1983?
8,585 votes (22.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Drake in 1983?
73.6% of the 52,932 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,935 votes).
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