1983 general election · South West
Taunton: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Taunton at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,567. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,56723.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%53,155 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,270
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,112 | 52.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,545 | 29.2% | |
| Labour | 9,498 | 17.9% | |
| Valid votes | 53,155 | ||
| Majority | 12,567 | 23.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Taunton at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,112 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Taunton in 1983?
12,567 votes (23.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Taunton in 1983?
74.6% of the 71,270 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,155 votes).
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