1983 general election · South West
Wansdyke: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wansdyke at the 1983 general election with a majority of 13,066. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,06623.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.9%56,183 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,093
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,434 | 50.6% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,368 | 27.4% | |
| Labour | 12,168 | 21.7% | |
| Others | 213 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 56,183 | ||
| Majority | 13,066 | 23.3% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wansdyke at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,434 votes (50.6%).
What was the majority in Wansdyke in 1983?
13,066 votes (23.3% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wansdyke in 1983?
77.9% of the 72,093 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,183 votes).
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