1983 general election · East of England
Suffolk Central: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Suffolk Central at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,731. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,73126.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%56,289 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,632
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,096 | 53.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,365 | 27.3% | |
| Labour | 10,828 | 19.2% | |
| Valid votes | 56,289 | ||
| Majority | 14,731 | 26.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Suffolk Central at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,096 votes (53.5%).
What was the majority in Suffolk Central in 1983?
14,731 votes (26.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Suffolk Central in 1983?
73.5% of the 76,632 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,289 votes).
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