1983 general election · South East
Sussex Mid: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Sussex Mid at the 1983 general election with a majority of 16,744. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,74429.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.7%57,542 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,059
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,310 | 61.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,566 | 32.3% | |
| Labour | 3,470 | 6.0% | |
| Others | 196 | 0.3% | |
| Valid votes | 57,542 | ||
| Majority | 16,744 | 29.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sussex Mid at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,310 votes (61.4%).
What was the majority in Sussex Mid in 1983?
16,744 votes (29.1% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sussex Mid in 1983?
73.7% of the 78,059 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,542 votes).
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