1983 general election · South East
Wealden: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wealden at the 1983 general election with a majority of 17,185. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,18534.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.9%49,727 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,104
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,926 | 64.2% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 14,741 | 29.6% | |
| Labour | 3,060 | 6.2% | |
| Valid votes | 49,727 | ||
| Majority | 17,185 | 34.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wealden at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,926 votes (64.2%).
What was the majority in Wealden in 1983?
17,185 votes (34.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wealden in 1983?
70.9% of the 70,104 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,727 votes).
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