1983 general election · East of England
Suffolk South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Suffolk South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 11,269. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,26919.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.3%58,185 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,302
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,469 | 50.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,200 | 31.3% | |
| Labour | 10,516 | 18.1% | |
| Valid votes | 58,185 | ||
| Majority | 11,269 | 19.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Suffolk South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,469 votes (50.7%).
What was the majority in Suffolk South in 1983?
11,269 votes (19.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Suffolk South in 1983?
75.3% of the 77,302 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,185 votes).
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