1983 general election · South East
Wantage: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wantage at the 1983 general election with a majority of 10,125. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,12520.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%49,157 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,900
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,992 | 52.9% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,867 | 32.3% | |
| Labour | 7,115 | 14.5% | |
| Others | 183 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,157 | ||
| Majority | 10,125 | 20.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wantage at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,992 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Wantage in 1983?
10,125 votes (20.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wantage in 1983?
75.7% of the 64,900 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,157 votes).
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