1983 general election · East of England
Watford: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Watford at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,006. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,00621.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.1%54,787 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,906
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,273 | 48.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,267 | 26.0% | |
| Labour | 14,247 | 26.0% | |
| Valid votes | 54,787 | ||
| Majority | 12,006 | 21.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Watford at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,273 votes (48.0%).
What was the majority in Watford in 1983?
12,006 votes (21.9% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Watford in 1983?
75.1% of the 72,906 registered electors cast a valid vote (54,787 votes).
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