1983 general election · South West
St Ives: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won St Ives at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,859. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,85916.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.1%47,272 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,696
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,297 | 51.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,438 | 34.8% | |
| Labour | 5,310 | 11.2% | |
| Others | 1,227 | 2.6% | |
| Valid votes | 47,272 | ||
| Majority | 7,859 | 16.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won St Ives at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,297 votes (51.4%).
What was the majority in St Ives in 1983?
7,859 votes (16.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in St Ives in 1983?
73.1% of the 64,696 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,272 votes).
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