1983 general election · South West
Wells: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wells at the 1983 general election with a majority of 6,575. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,57513.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%48,215 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,019
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,385 | 52.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 18,810 | 39.0% | |
| Labour | 3,747 | 7.8% | |
| Others | 273 | 0.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,215 | ||
| Majority | 6,575 | 13.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1979 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wells at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,385 votes (52.7%).
What was the majority in Wells in 1983?
6,575 votes (13.6% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wells in 1983?
76.5% of the 63,019 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,215 votes).
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