1983 general election · East of England
Suffolk Coastal: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Suffolk Coastal at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,622. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,62229.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.1%53,638 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,394
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,240 | 58.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,618 | 29.1% | |
| Labour | 6,780 | 12.6% | |
| Valid votes | 53,638 | ||
| Majority | 15,622 | 29.1% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Suffolk Coastal at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,240 votes (58.2%).
What was the majority in Suffolk Coastal in 1983?
15,622 votes (29.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Suffolk Coastal in 1983?
74.1% of the 72,394 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,638 votes).
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