1983 general election · South East
Portsmouth South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Portsmouth South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,335. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,33524.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.8%50,196 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,167
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,101 | 50.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,766 | 25.4% | |
| Labour | 11,324 | 22.6% | |
| Others | 1,005 | 2.0% | |
| Valid votes | 50,196 | ||
| Majority | 12,335 | 24.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Portsmouth South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,101 votes (50.0%).
What was the majority in Portsmouth South in 1983?
12,335 votes (24.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Portsmouth South in 1983?
66.8% of the 75,167 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,196 votes).
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