1983 general election · East of England
Rochford: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Rochford at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,102. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,10225.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.5%50,993 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,357
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,495 | 57.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,393 | 32.2% | |
| Labour | 5,105 | 10.0% | |
| Valid votes | 50,993 | ||
| Majority | 13,102 | 25.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Rochford at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,495 votes (57.8%).
What was the majority in Rochford in 1983?
13,102 votes (25.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Rochford in 1983?
72.5% of the 70,357 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,993 votes).
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