1983 general election · South East
Shoreham: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Shoreham at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,766. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,76630.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%51,386 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,445
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,679 | 61.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,913 | 31.0% | |
| Labour | 3,794 | 7.4% | |
| Valid votes | 51,386 | ||
| Majority | 15,766 | 30.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Shoreham at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,679 votes (61.7%).
What was the majority in Shoreham in 1983?
15,766 votes (30.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Shoreham in 1983?
72.9% of the 70,445 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,386 votes).
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