1983 general election · South East
Reigate: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Reigate at the 1983 general election with a majority of 16,307. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,30732.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.2%50,700 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,218
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,932 | 59.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 13,625 | 26.9% | |
| Labour | 6,114 | 12.1% | |
| Others | 1,029 | 2.0% | |
| Valid votes | 50,700 | ||
| Majority | 16,307 | 32.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Reigate at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,932 votes (59.0%).
What was the majority in Reigate in 1983?
16,307 votes (32.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Reigate in 1983?
71.2% of the 71,218 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,700 votes).
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