1983 general election · East Midlands
Rutland and Melton: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Rutland and Melton at the 1983 general election with a majority of 18,353. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,35333.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.3%55,117 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,214
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,262 | 60.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,909 | 27.1% | |
| Labour | 6,414 | 11.6% | |
| Others | 532 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 55,117 | ||
| Majority | 18,353 | 33.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Rutland and Melton at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,262 votes (60.4%).
What was the majority in Rutland and Melton in 1983?
18,353 votes (33.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Rutland and Melton in 1983?
72.3% of the 76,214 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,117 votes).
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