1983 general election · South East
Thanet North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Thanet North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,545. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,54531.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.1%45,863 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,340
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,801 | 58.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,256 | 26.7% | |
| Labour | 6,482 | 14.1% | |
| Others | 324 | 0.7% | |
| Valid votes | 45,863 | ||
| Majority | 14,545 | 31.7% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Thanet North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,801 votes (58.4%).
What was the majority in Thanet North in 1983?
14,545 votes (31.7% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Thanet North in 1983?
68.1% of the 67,340 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,863 votes).
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