1983 general election · South West
Truro: 1983 general election result
The SDP–Liberal Alliance won Truro at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,480. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- SDP–Liberal AllianceSDP–Liberal Alliance
- Majority
- 10,48019.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%54,557 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,347
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP–Liberal Alliance Won | 31,279 | 57.3% | |
| Conservative | 20,799 | 38.1% | |
| Labour | 2,479 | 4.5% | |
| Valid votes | 54,557 | ||
| Majority | 10,480 | 19.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Truro at the 1983 general election?
The SDP–Liberal Alliance candidate won with 31,279 votes (57.3%).
What was the majority in Truro in 1983?
10,480 votes (19.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Truro in 1983?
78.7% of the 69,347 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,557 votes).
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