1983 general election · London
Sutton and Cheam: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Sutton and Cheam at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,264. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,26421.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.4%46,868 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,834
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,782 | 57.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,518 | 35.2% | |
| Labour | 3,568 | 7.6% | |
| Valid votes | 46,868 | ||
| Majority | 10,264 | 21.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Sutton and Cheam at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,782 votes (57.1%).
What was the majority in Sutton and Cheam in 1983?
10,264 votes (21.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Sutton and Cheam in 1983?
73.4% of the 63,834 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,868 votes).
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