1983 general election · East of England
St Albans: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won St Albans at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,561. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,56115.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.2%57,004 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,857
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,676 | 52.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 21,115 | 37.0% | |
| Labour | 6,213 | 10.9% | |
| Valid votes | 57,004 | ||
| Majority | 8,561 | 15.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won St Albans at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,676 votes (52.1%).
What was the majority in St Albans in 1983?
8,561 votes (15.0% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in St Albans in 1983?
77.2% of the 73,857 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,004 votes).
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