1983 general election · South West
Teignbridge: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Teignbridge at the 1983 general election with a majority of 8,218. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,21815.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%52,302 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,197
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,265 | 54.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 20,047 | 38.3% | |
| Labour | 3,749 | 7.2% | |
| Others | 241 | 0.5% | |
| Valid votes | 52,302 | ||
| Majority | 8,218 | 15.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Teignbridge at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,265 votes (54.0%).
What was the majority in Teignbridge in 1983?
8,218 votes (15.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Teignbridge in 1983?
76.7% of the 68,197 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,302 votes).
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