1983 general election · South West
South Hams: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won South Hams at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,401. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,40122.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%55,651 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,040
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,855 | 57.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,454 | 35.0% | |
| Labour | 3,824 | 6.9% | |
| Others | 518 | 0.9% | |
| Valid votes | 55,651 | ||
| Majority | 12,401 | 22.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won South Hams at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,855 votes (57.2%).
What was the majority in South Hams in 1983?
12,401 votes (22.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in South Hams in 1983?
74.2% of the 75,040 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,651 votes).
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