1983 general election · South West
Stroud: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Stroud at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,714. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,71419.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%60,219 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,555
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,896 | 51.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,182 | 31.9% | |
| Labour | 10,141 | 16.8% | |
| Valid votes | 60,219 | ||
| Majority | 11,714 | 19.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Stroud at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,896 votes (51.3%).
What was the majority in Stroud in 1983?
11,714 votes (19.5% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Stroud in 1983?
76.7% of the 78,555 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,219 votes).
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