1983 general election · South West
Salisbury: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Salisbury at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,174. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,17413.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.0%53,985 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,005
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,876 | 53.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 21,702 | 40.2% | |
| Labour | 3,139 | 5.8% | |
| Others | 268 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 53,985 | ||
| Majority | 7,174 | 13.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Salisbury at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,876 votes (53.5%).
What was the majority in Salisbury in 1983?
7,174 votes (13.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Salisbury in 1983?
72.0% of the 75,005 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,985 votes).
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