1983 general election · South West
Torbay: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Torbay at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,555. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,55513.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%48,908 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,094
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,721 | 52.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 19,166 | 39.2% | |
| Labour | 3,521 | 7.2% | |
| Others | 500 | 1.0% | |
| Valid votes | 48,908 | ||
| Majority | 6,555 | 13.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Torbay at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,721 votes (52.6%).
What was the majority in Torbay in 1983?
6,555 votes (13.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Torbay in 1983?
71.8% of the 68,094 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,908 votes).
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