1983 general election · South West
Somerton and Frome: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Somerton and Frome at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,227. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,22718.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%49,616 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,568
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,988 | 54.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 17,761 | 35.8% | |
| Labour | 4,867 | 9.8% | |
| Valid votes | 49,616 | ||
| Majority | 9,227 | 18.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Somerton and Frome at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,988 votes (54.4%).
What was the majority in Somerton and Frome in 1983?
9,227 votes (18.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Somerton and Frome in 1983?
75.7% of the 65,568 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,616 votes).
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