1983 general election · East Midlands
Sherwood: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Sherwood at the 1983 general election with a majority of 658. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6581.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%52,704 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,038
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,595 | 41.0% | |
| Labour | 20,937 | 39.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,172 | 19.3% | |
| Valid votes | 52,704 | ||
| Majority | 658 | 1.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Sherwood at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,595 votes (41.0%).
What was the majority in Sherwood in 1983?
658 votes (1.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Sherwood in 1983?
75.3% of the 70,038 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,704 votes).
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