1983 general election · East of England
Waveney: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Waveney at the 1983 general election with a majority of 14,298. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,29824.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%58,678 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,831
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,371 | 51.8% | |
| Labour | 16,073 | 27.4% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,234 | 20.9% | |
| Valid votes | 58,678 | ||
| Majority | 14,298 | 24.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Waveney at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,371 votes (51.8%).
What was the majority in Waveney in 1983?
14,298 votes (24.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Waveney in 1983?
74.4% of the 78,831 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,678 votes).
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