1983 general election · South East
Romsey and Waterside: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Romsey and Waterside at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,690. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,69025.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%53,636 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,788
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,361 | 56.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,671 | 31.1% | |
| Labour | 6,604 | 12.3% | |
| Valid votes | 53,636 | ||
| Majority | 13,690 | 25.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Romsey and Waterside at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,361 votes (56.6%).
What was the majority in Romsey and Waterside in 1983?
13,690 votes (25.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Romsey and Waterside in 1983?
74.7% of the 71,788 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,636 votes).
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