1983 general election · South West
Wiltshire North: 1983 general election result
The Conservatives won Wiltshire North at the 1983 general election with a majority of 7,232. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,23212.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%58,295 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,094
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,924 | 53.1% | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 23,692 | 40.6% | |
| Labour | 2,888 | 5.0% | |
| Others | 791 | 1.4% | |
| Valid votes | 58,295 | ||
| Majority | 7,232 | 12.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Wiltshire North at the 1983 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,924 votes (53.1%).
What was the majority in Wiltshire North in 1983?
7,232 votes (12.4% of valid votes) over the SDP–Liberal Alliance.
What was the turnout in Wiltshire North in 1983?
75.6% of the 77,094 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,295 votes).
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