1983 general election · South East
Tonbridge and Malling: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Tonbridge and Malling at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,520. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,52024.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.5%54,210 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,796
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,417 | 56.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,897 | 31.2% | |
| Labour | 6,896 | 12.7% | |
| Valid votes | 54,210 | ||
| Majority | 13,520 | 24.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tonbridge and Malling at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,417 votes (56.1%).
What was the majority in Tonbridge and Malling in 1983?
13,520 votes (24.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Tonbridge and Malling in 1983?
73.5% of the 73,796 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,210 votes).
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