1983 general election · East of England
Southend East: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Southend East at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,691. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,69127.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.9%38,983 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,284
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,743 | 55.8% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,052 | 28.4% | |
| Labour | 6,188 | 15.9% | |
| Valid votes | 38,983 | ||
| Majority | 10,691 | 27.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southend East at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,743 votes (55.8%).
What was the majority in Southend East in 1983?
10,691 votes (27.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Southend East in 1983?
66.9% of the 58,284 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,983 votes).
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