1983 general election · South East
Southampton Itchen: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Southampton Itchen at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,290. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,29010.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.4%52,908 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,119
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,937 | 41.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,647 | 31.5% | |
| Labour | 14,324 | 27.1% | |
| Valid votes | 52,908 | ||
| Majority | 5,290 | 10.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the February 1974 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southampton Itchen at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,937 votes (41.5%).
What was the majority in Southampton Itchen in 1983?
5,290 votes (10.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Southampton Itchen in 1983?
72.4% of the 73,119 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,908 votes).
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