1983 general election · East of England
Saffron Walden: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Saffron Walden at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,249. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,24928.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%53,364 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,271
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,869 | 57.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,620 | 29.3% | |
| Labour | 6,078 | 11.4% | |
| Others | 797 | 1.5% | |
| Valid votes | 53,364 | ||
| Majority | 15,249 | 28.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Saffron Walden at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,869 votes (57.9%).
What was the majority in Saffron Walden in 1983?
15,249 votes (28.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Saffron Walden in 1983?
75.9% of the 70,271 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,364 votes).
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