1983 general election · East Midlands
Wellingborough: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wellingborough at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,056. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,05622.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%52,596 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,548
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,715 | 48.9% | |
| Labour | 13,659 | 26.0% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 12,994 | 24.7% | |
| Others | 228 | 0.4% | |
| Valid votes | 52,596 | ||
| Majority | 12,056 | 22.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wellingborough at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,715 votes (48.9%).
What was the majority in Wellingborough in 1983?
12,056 votes (22.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Wellingborough in 1983?
76.7% of the 68,548 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,596 votes).
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