1983 general election · South East
Sevenoaks: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Sevenoaks at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,706. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,70629.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%52,593 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,312
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,722 | 58.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,016 | 28.6% | |
| Labour | 6,439 | 12.2% | |
| Others | 416 | 0.8% | |
| Valid votes | 52,593 | ||
| Majority | 15,706 | 29.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sevenoaks at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,722 votes (58.4%).
What was the majority in Sevenoaks in 1983?
15,706 votes (29.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sevenoaks in 1983?
72.7% of the 72,312 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,593 votes).
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