1983 general election · South West
Poole: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Poole at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,429. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,42927.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%52,059 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,559
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,358 | 58.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,929 | 30.6% | |
| Labour | 5,595 | 10.8% | |
| Others | 177 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 52,059 | ||
| Majority | 14,429 | 27.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Poole at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,358 votes (58.3%).
What was the majority in Poole in 1983?
14,429 votes (27.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Poole in 1983?
72.7% of the 71,559 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,059 votes).
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