1983 general election · North West
Southport: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Southport at the 1983 general election with a majority of 5,039. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,0399.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%50,792 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,851
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,612 | 50.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,573 | 40.5% | |
| Labour | 4,233 | 8.3% | |
| Others | 374 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 50,792 | ||
| Majority | 5,039 | 9.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Southport at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,612 votes (50.4%).
What was the majority in Southport in 1983?
5,039 votes (9.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Southport in 1983?
71.7% of the 70,851 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,792 votes).
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