1983 general election · East of England
Welwyn Hatfield: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Welwyn Hatfield at the 1983 general election with a majority of 12,246. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,24621.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%57,648 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,599
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,498 | 47.7% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 15,252 | 26.5% | |
| Labour | 14,898 | 25.8% | |
| Valid votes | 57,648 | ||
| Majority | 12,246 | 21.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Welwyn Hatfield at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,498 votes (47.7%).
What was the majority in Welwyn Hatfield in 1983?
12,246 votes (21.2% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Welwyn Hatfield in 1983?
78.3% of the 73,599 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,648 votes).
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