1983 general election · South East
Southampton Test: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Southampton Test at the 1983 general election with a majority of 9,346. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,34617.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.2%54,560 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,542
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,657 | 45.2% | |
| Labour | 15,311 | 28.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,592 | 26.7% | |
| Valid votes | 54,560 | ||
| Majority | 9,346 | 17.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southampton Test at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,657 votes (45.2%).
What was the majority in Southampton Test in 1983?
9,346 votes (17.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Southampton Test in 1983?
72.2% of the 75,542 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,560 votes).
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