1983 general election · South East
Thanet South: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Thanet South at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,051. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,05132.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%43,402 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,702
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,512 | 56.5% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 10,461 | 24.1% | |
| Labour | 8,429 | 19.4% | |
| Valid votes | 43,402 | ||
| Majority | 14,051 | 32.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Thanet South at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,512 votes (56.5%).
What was the majority in Thanet South in 1983?
14,051 votes (32.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Thanet South in 1983?
69.2% of the 62,702 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,402 votes).
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