1983 general election · South East
Tunbridge Wells: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Tunbridge Wells at the 1983 general election with a majority of 15,126. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,12628.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%53,550 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,721
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,199 | 58.3% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 16,073 | 30.0% | |
| Labour | 6,042 | 11.3% | |
| Others | 236 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 53,550 | ||
| Majority | 15,126 | 28.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Tunbridge Wells at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,199 votes (58.3%).
What was the majority in Tunbridge Wells in 1983?
15,126 votes (28.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Tunbridge Wells in 1983?
71.7% of the 74,721 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,550 votes).
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