1983 general election · South East
Portsmouth North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,999. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,99931.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%56,840 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,890
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,413 | 55.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,414 | 23.6% | |
| Labour | 12,013 | 21.1% | |
| Valid votes | 56,840 | ||
| Majority | 17,999 | 31.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,413 votes (55.3%).
What was the majority in Portsmouth North in 1983?
17,999 votes (31.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth North in 1983?
72.0% of the 78,890 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,840 votes).
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